Lyndell
Every Lyndell since 1907 — 2,793 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyndell
Lyndell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,173 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 2,793 American babies have been named Lyndell — about 70% boys and 30% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1942, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Lyndell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyndell 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 | #13,173 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,723 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,714 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,748 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,580 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,480 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,618 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,970 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,635 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,325 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,450 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,499 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,321 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,861 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,503 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,575 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,522 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,913 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,693 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,472 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,827 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,110 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,786 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,651 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,171 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,993 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,548 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,400 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,389 | 10 | #4,020 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,844 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,642 | 24 | #1,829 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,690 | 31 | #1,398 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,070 | 37 | #1,314 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,171 | 30 | #1,411 |
| 1950 | 22 | #2,094 | 33 | #1,268 |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,040 | 24 | #1,367 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,660 | 32 | #1,197 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,333 | 17 | #1,736 |
| 1930 | — | — | 18 | #1,788 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,547 | 15 | #2,145 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,677 | 13 | #2,408 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,480 | 7 | #3,263 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyndell in 2025?
Lyndell ranked #13,173 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 Lyndell?
2,793 babies have been named Lyndell in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyndell most popular?
Lyndell peaked in 1942, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Lyndell a boy or girl name?
Lyndell is used for both: about 30% of babies named Lyndell have been girls and 70% boys.
Is the name Lyndell rising or falling?
Lyndell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.