Lionel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #496 in 2023 with 607 recorded births. This places Lionel in the top 3% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 607 births ranking #496. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 366.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,815 boys born was named Lionel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.