Lyndell
Primarily a boy's name of Old English origin with 1,960 recorded births. Also given to 828 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Lyndell sits in the still in active use zone of American naming: first recorded in 1915, peaking in 1942, with 1,960 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Lyndell ranks #8685 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Lyndell is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from a place name meaning 'lime tree dell' or 'valley with linden trees.' This gentle nature name has a quiet Southern charm that was most popular in mid-20th century America.
EtymologyShow more
Though Lyndell dates back to 1915 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Old English classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Lyndell’s 1,960 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lyndell climbed 2141 spots in the last 20 years — from #10826 to #8685.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 39 | #9835 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 75 | #9685 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 96 | #8371 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 134 | #4930 | — |
| 1980s | 148 | #3372 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 201 | #2347 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 315 | #1433 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 299 | #1433 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 263 | #1405 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 220 | #1531 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 130 | #2517 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 40 | #3225 | — |
The Story of Lyndell
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1942, Lyndell is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Lyndell are most likely born between 1932 and 1952.
How rare is Lyndell?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lyndell — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 315 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lyndell by the numbers
- Would fill 41 school buses
- Meeting one Lyndell per day would take 5.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(109 years, 1915–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8685 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11702 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11741 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8574 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8473 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11615 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6970 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11634 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10324 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8448 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6498 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10318 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7860 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13502 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10575 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7522 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6911 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5693 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6471 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10826 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lyndell as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Lyndell has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 828 births since 1907.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2024