Lionel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1071 in 2023 with 27 recorded births. This places Lionel in the top 17% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 38 births ranking #847. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 575.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 10,246 boys born was named Lionel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.