boy's name
Lionnel
lyoh-NEL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,635
Lionnel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1970, when 125 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lionnel Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 100 |
| 1930s | 125 |
| 1940s | 195 |
| 1950s | 450 |
| 1960s | 760 |
| 1970s | 640 |
| 1980s | 230 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lionnel?
In 2019, Lionnel was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lionnel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lionnel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lionnel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lionnel
- French lyoh-NEL
Sibling Names for Lionnel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lionnel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lionnel
Is Lionnel a girl's or a boy's name?
Lionnel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lionnel?
Lionnel has 2 syllables.
When was Lionnel most popular?
Lionnel peaked in 1970, when 125 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.