Lionel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1643 in 2006 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 38 births ranking #847. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 175.0%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 29,121 boys born was named Lionel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.