Total births
64
Unisex name · since 1952
Lynel
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 64 babies named Lynel, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 64
- total births
- 1952–1974
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Lynel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 64 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Lynel recorded 64 times among girls since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1974.
- 64 total births
- 1952–1974 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
64 girls have been named Lynel since 1952, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1974.
- 64
- total births
- 1952–1974
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Lynel was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
8 babies were named Lynel in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Lynel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lynel's full recorded timeline at 1964, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1963 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lynel at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Lynel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1974
- Peak year (1963)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Lynel popularity over time - boys
15 total births recorded since 1951 (Lynel as boys' name)
Lynel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lynel's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Lynel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
21 births
- 1960s
1960s
26 births
- 1970s
1970s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 26 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynel? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 64 babies named Lynel. The most recent recorded year was 1974. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 8 births.
When was Lynel most popular? ▼
Lynel was most popular in the 1960s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Is Lynel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lynel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 64 births, and as a boy's name it has 15 births.
How long has the name Lynel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lynel since 1952 -- 23 years through the most recent 1974 data.
What names are similar to Lynel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lynda, Lynne, Lynette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lynel's data
- Lynel's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (26 total births) through the 1970s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Lynel
Nearby Names Like Lynel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynel
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Lynne Girl
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Lynette Girl
#2725 43,392 births
Lynnette Girl
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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, 1952–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lynel: Baby Name Since 1952 - 64 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynel. 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 Lynel 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.