Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Lonzell

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

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#2,026 (1958)

Total Babies

466

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

2015

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2026

Peak Rank

466

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lonzell

Lonzell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1958: 16 births, good for #2,026 nationwide. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 20% of all recorded Lonzells. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2015 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 466 Lonzells 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

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Names that sound like Lonzell

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

Lonza
Lentil
Lintel
Lanza
Lineal
Lonzo
Linnell
Lienal
Lenza
Lunule
Hanzel
Wenzel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lonzell

What does the name Lonzell mean?

Lonzell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lonzell in 2026?

In 2026, Lonzell ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lonzell most popular?

Lonzell reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,026 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lonzell most popular?

Lonzell has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lonzell.

Is Lonzell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lonzell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lonzell include Ardie, Gar, Reg. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lonzell

Lonzell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 466 births in the dataset. Lonzell's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,026. Use the chart and map above to compare Lonzell'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.