Lynell
Lynell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Derived as a variant of Lionel, meaning 'young lion', or Lynn, meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall'.
Origin and history
Lynell is a modern English name created as a variation of Lionel or an elaboration of the name Lynn. Historically used as a masculine name in the United States, it peaked in usage during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains an uncommon choice given to only a handful of children each year.
Popularity in the United States
823 babies in the United States have been named Lynell since 1880. It ranks #3853 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- IL (61.5 %)
- LA (19.2 %)
- MS (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 58 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 122 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Lynell developed in the English-speaking world partially as a phonetic variant of the traditional French name Lionel.
- While more than 800 boys have been named Lynell in the U.S. since 1880, it has consistently remained a rare choice.