Unisex · #8,287 in 2026

Lyndell

Current Rank
#8,287
Peak Rank
#1,074 (1942)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-17%
👧 Girl peak #1,578 (828 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,074 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1915
First Year
2024
Last Year
1942
Peak Year
#1074
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
109
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1907
First Year
1989
Last Year
1944
Peak Year
#1578
Peak Rank
828
Total Count
68
Years Active

The Story of Lyndell

As a girl name

Lyndell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1907, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1944, when 27 Lyndells were born — ranking #1,578 that year. As of 2026, Lyndell ranks #10,846 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 828 Lyndells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lyndell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 40 Lyndells were born — ranking #1,074 that year. As of 2026, Lyndell ranks #8,287 for boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-17%). In total, more than 2K Lyndells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Lyndell

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyndell

What does the name Lyndell mean?
Lyndell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lyndell in 2026?
In 2026, Lyndell ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Lyndell most popular?
Lyndell reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #1,074 that year with 40 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lyndell most popular?
Lyndell has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lyndell.
Is Lyndell a unisex name?
Yes — Lyndell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Lyndells assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lyndell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lyndell include Bess, Isaih, Ivo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lyndell

Lyndell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Lyndell's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #1,074. Use the chart and map above to compare Lyndell'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.