Lionel
Pronunciation: [ l-EYE-uhn-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lionel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 34 babies have been named Lionel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lionel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,700 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,700
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lionel
Lionel is a girl name .
Is Lionel a boy or girl name? Lionel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,700 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #561. Lionel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lionel is currently ranked #49,700 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lionel include Lio, Lion, Liony, Lionie, Liy, Liie, and Liokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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