Boy · #3,481 in 2026

Linvel

Name: Popularity of the name Linvel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Linvel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,481

Peak Rank

#2,905 (1937)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1939

Last Year

1937

Peak Year

#2905

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Linvel

Linvel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 7 Linvels were born — ranking #2,905 that year. As of 2026, Linvel ranks #3,481 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Linvels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Linvel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Linvel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Linville
Lineal
Linnell
Level
Lovell
Lintel
Leavell
Lindell
Lienal
Lindel
Lengle
Lunule

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linvel

What does the name Linvel mean?

Linvel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Linvel in 2026?

In 2026, Linvel ranks #3,481 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Linvel most popular?

Linvel reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #2,905 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Linvel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Linvel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Linvel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Linvel include Herron, Merald, Chess. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Linvel

Linvel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Linvel's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #2,905. Use the chart and map above to compare Linvel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.