How old is someone named Lionel?
The average Lionel is 40 years old.
Half of all living Lionels are between 13 and 62. The average sits between a large older group and a younger one, so many Lionels are much older than 40.
When was Lionel popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Lionel peaked around 1933, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 261 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,726 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,051 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,920 | 350 |
| 1940s | 3,067 | 1,300 |
| 1950s | 3,637 | 2,400 |
| 1960s | 3,466 | 2,800 |
| 1970s | 2,426 | 2,200 |
| 1980s | 3,397 | 3,200 |
| 1990s | 1,704 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 1,440 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 3,674 | 3,600 |
| 2020s | 2,815 | 2,800 |
How many Lionels are still alive?
About 22,000 Lionels are alive in the US today. That's 64% of the roughly 34,000 babies named Lionel since 1880.
Roughly half of all Lionels ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Lionel?
About one in four living Lionels are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Lionel an old name?
Somewhat. Lionel is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lionel will be 34 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Lionels make up more of the total.
Is Lionel a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Lionels are men.
Names the same age as Lionel
NAME TWIN
Lionel's name twin is Amos. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Amos's age curve is the closest match to Lionel's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Lionel
How old is the average Lionel?
The average Lionel in the US is 40 years old. The median is 41, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lionel?
About 22,000 Lionels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 34,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lionel most popular?
In 2023, when about 610 baby boys were named Lionel.
Is Lionel a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 26% of living Lionels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this