Lydell
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #954 in 1977
5 babies were named Lydell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,974 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1933–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lydell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lydell, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lydell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLydell first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #954. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLydell was 4.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendLydell has slipped 4,974 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Lydell
Lydell is a boy name of English and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Lydell for boys from 1933 to 2025, in 76 of those 93 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #954 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.5 | 648,148 boys |
| 1950s | 7.3 | 137,552 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 62,578 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,669 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 52,770 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 90,744 boys |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 105,820 boys |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 135,501 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 207,612 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lydell
What is the origin of the name Lydell?
Lydell has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lydell a boy or girl name?
Lydell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lydell?
Lydell ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#954).