Lydell
Lydell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Loud dale, open valley, or valley near a hill.
Origin and history
Lydell is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived from a surname and place name meaning open dale or valley near a hill. It has been used moderately in the United States, remaining a rare given name choice throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Its rhythmic two-syllable sound gives it a classic yet distinctive feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,911 babies in the United States have been named Lydell since 1880. It ranks #2937 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44.9 %)
- IL (14.1 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- LA (4.6 %)
- MS (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 153 |
| 1960-1970 | 304 |
| 1970-1980 | 503 |
| 1980-1990 | 348 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 188 |
| 2010-2019 | 139 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Lydell
- Lydell Mitchell: American football player
Fun facts
- Lydell originated as an English place-name and habitational surname associated with geographical valleys in England.
- Fewer than 2,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Lydell since 1880.