Lionel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #561 in 2024 with 528 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 607 births ranking #496. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 306.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,249 boys born was named Lionel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.