Total births
466
Boys' name · since 1924
Lonzell
Lonzell has 466 recorded births since 1924 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 466
- total births
- 1924–2015
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Lonzell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 466 have been recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Lonzell recorded 466 times among boys since 1924, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2015.
- 466 total births
- 1924–2015 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
466 boys have been named Lonzell since 1924, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2015.
- 466
- total births
- 1924–2015
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Lonzell was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
16 babies were named Lonzell in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Lonzell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lonzell's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lonzell at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Lonzell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2015
- Peak year (1958)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Lonzell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lonzell's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Lonzell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 27
1930s
27 births
- 1940s
1940s
57 births
- 1950s
1950s
93 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s
1970s
85 births
- 1980s
1980s
55 births
- 1990s
1990s
72 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 93 births (20% of all-time use).
Lonzell by state
Where Lonzell concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
Illinois share of Lonzell's total US births 1.1%
5 of 466 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lonzell? ▼
Lonzell has been given to 466 babies in the U.S. since 1924, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 16 babies were born in 1958, its single highest year.
When was Lonzell most popular? ▼
Lonzell was most popular in the 1950s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Lonzell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lonzell are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Lonzell been used? ▼
Records for Lonzell go back to 1924, giving 92 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Lonzell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lonnie, London, Lon, Lonny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lonzell's data
- Lonzell's decade-level peak was the 1950s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lonzells (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lonzell
Nearby Names Like Lonzell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lonzell
Lonnie Boy
#1809 94,486 births
London Boy
#1205 10,324 births
Lon Boy
9,836 births
Lonny Boy
#12524 6,357 births
Lonzo Boy
#5244 3,961 births
Compare Lonzell side by side: Lonzell vs Lonnie Lonzell vs London Lonzell vs Lon
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1924–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lonzell: Baby Name Since 1924 - 466 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lonzell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lonzell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.