Lionel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #993 in 2001 with 154 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 607 births ranking #496. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 12,616 boys born was named Lionel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.