boys' name · peaked 1958

Lonzell

Every Lonzell since 1924 — 466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1972Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Lonzell
Peak year
1958
16 babies
All-time total
466
since 1924

The story of Lonzell

Lonzell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1924, 466 American babies have been named Lonzell. Its peak came in 1958, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lonzell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Lonzell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 5 #13,272
2014
2013
2012
2011 8 #9,283
2010
2009
2008 8 #9,527
2007
2006 9 #8,472
2005
2004
2003 6 #10,362
2002
2001
2000
1995 8 #6,750
1990 9 #5,643
1985 8 #4,985
1980
1975 8 #4,161
1970 12 #2,817
1965 6 #3,771
1960 6 #3,901
1955 9 #2,887
1950 10 #2,521
1945 9 #2,509
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lonzell in 2025?

Lonzell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Lonzell?

466 babies have been named Lonzell in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lonzell most popular?

Lonzell peaked in 1958, when 16 newborns received the name.

Is Lonzell a boy or girl name?

Lonzell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lonzell rising or falling?

Lonzell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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