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Lionel

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Lionel was most popular in 2023, when 609 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,002 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,332, with 419 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 33,833 people named Lionel.

Most popular in2023
Rank that year#1,002
Births that year609
Total since 188033,833

Lionel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lionel’s peak in 2023. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org