boy's name
Lyell
LY-ul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 140
Lyell is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lyell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lyell?
In 1991, Lyell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lyell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lyell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lyell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lyell
- English LY-ul
Sibling Names for Lyell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lyell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lyell
How popular is the name Lyell?
In 1991, Lyell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lyell a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyell is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lyell?
Lyell has 2 syllables.
When was Lyell most popular?
Lyell peaked in 1920, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.