Lydell
Every Lydell since 1928 — 1,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lydell
Lydell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,170 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1928, 1,921 American babies have been named Lydell. Its peak came in 1977, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lydell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lydell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #13,170 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,096 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,421 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,443 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,926 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,314 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,020 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,572 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,217 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,693 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,173 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,905 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,114 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,708 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,345 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,064 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,686 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,674 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,487 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,797 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,745 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,207 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,415 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,627 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,607 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,597 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,426 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,748 |
| 1985 | — | — | 41 | #1,582 |
| 1980 | — | — | 42 | #1,485 |
| 1975 | — | — | 44 | #1,314 |
| 1970 | — | — | 42 | #1,288 |
| 1965 | — | — | 39 | #1,228 |
| 1960 | — | — | 34 | #1,376 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #2,019 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lydell in 2025?
Lydell ranked #13,170 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lydell?
1,921 babies have been named Lydell in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lydell most popular?
Lydell peaked in 1977, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Lydell a boy or girl name?
Lydell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lydell rising or falling?
Lydell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.