Lionel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #791 in 2011 with 282 recorded births. This places Lionel in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 607 births ranking #496. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 116.9%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 6,734 boys born was named Lionel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.