Lionel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'little lion' or 'lion-like', Lionel is a name of French origin that symbolizes bravery and strength.
Meaning of the Name Lionel
Lionel is a name of French origin and is derived from the name Leonel. It means 'little lion' or 'lion-like'. The name has a strong and powerful connotation, symbolizing bravery and strength. Lionel is often associated with individuals who are confident, charismatic, and courageous.
Popularity of the Name Lionel
The popularity for the name Lionel peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 475 births, which ranked number 1,213 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Lionel had the most female births in 1981 with 9, which ranked number 6,803 out of 12,193 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 475, which ranked number 583 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lionel has increased sharply over the last ten years from 275 births to 448 births, an increase of 62.91%. Among males, Lionel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 275 births to 448 births, an increase of 62.91%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lionel
- 20 Year Trend of Lionel: 267.21%
- 10 Year Trend of Lionel: 62.91%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lionel: 62.91%
Popularity of Lionel by State
For males, Lionel was most popular in Western states with 147 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 111 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lionel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 11 | 556 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 111 | 347 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 13 | 429 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 5 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 24 | 635 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 11 | 804 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 6 | 718 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 10 | 512 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 10 | 810 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 15 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 8 | 364 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 5 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 93 | 386 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 10 | 648 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 8 | 567 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lionel
- Total Births of Lionel: 470 (5.00%)
- Male Births of Lionel: 470 (5.00%)
Given the upward trend of Lionel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.00% increase in total births, for a total of 470 births in 2024. Male births for Lionel have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 470 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.00%.