Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lionel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2023
Peak births
609
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Lionel
How many people are named Lionel?
An estimated 21,160 living Americans are named Lionel.
How rare is Lionel?
Lionel is uncommon among babies today, with 419 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 31.2% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Lionel?
The median age of a living American named Lionel is approximately 40 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 60 years old.
Is Lionel still popular?
Yes. Lionel is holding steady, with 419 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lionel most common?
Lionel has its strongest geographic signal in New Hampshire, where it appears 18.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
31.2%
2025
419
All-time
33,789