Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Lonnel

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

Current Rank

#11,354

Peak Rank

#4,554 (1978)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2004

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4554

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lonnel

Lonnel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 7 Lonnels were born — ranking #4,554 that year. As of 2026, Lonnel ranks #11,354 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Lonnels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Lonnel

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

Linnell
Lienal
Lynelle
Lamel
Lengle
Lonna
Launa
Lamellae
Llanelli
Lemelle
Longueuil
Lama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lonnel

What does the name Lonnel mean?

Lonnel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lonnel in 2026?

In 2026, Lonnel ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lonnel most popular?

Lonnel reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,554 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Lonnel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lonnel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lonnel include Dougals, Oji, Shawntay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lonnel

Lonnel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 70 births in the dataset. Lonnel's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,554. Use the chart and map above to compare Lonnel'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.