Total births
584
Girls' name · since 1935
Lynnell
Lynnell has 584 recorded births since 1935 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1971 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 584
- total births
- 1935–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
584 girls have been named Lynnell since 1935, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lynnell recorded 584 times among girls since 1935, 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 1935 to 2007.
- 584 total births
- 1935–2007 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
584 girls have been named Lynnell since 1935, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2007.
- 584
- total births
- 1935–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Lynnell was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
28 babies were named Lynnell in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Lynnell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lynnell's full recorded timeline at 1963, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1935, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lynnell at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Lynnell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–2007
- Peak year (1971)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Lynnell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lynnell's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Lynnell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s
1940s
80 births
- 1950s
1950s
145 births
- 1960s
1960s
151 births
- 1970s
1970s
120 births
- 1980s 50
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 151 births (26% of all-time use).
How Lynnell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lynnell's total volume
Lynnell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lynnell by state
Where Lynnell concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 2.9% |
California share of Lynnell's total US births 2.9%
17 of 584 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynnell? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 584 babies named Lynnell. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 28 births.
When was Lynnell most popular? ▼
Lynnell was most popular in the 1960s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Lynnell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynnell are California (17 births).
How long has the name Lynnell been used? ▼
Records for Lynnell go back to 1935, giving 73 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Lynnell? ▼
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 Lynnell's data
- Lynnell's decade-level peak was the 1960s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lynnells (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lynnell
Nearby Names Like Lynnell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynnell
Lynn Girl
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Lynda Girl
#9565 77,979 births
Lynne Girl
#13549 61,957 births
Lynette Girl
#2725 43,392 births
Lynnette Girl
#7994 15,226 births
Compare Lynnell side by side: Lynnell vs Lynn Lynnell vs Lynda Lynnell vs Lynne
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1935–2007 (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. "Lynnell: Baby Name Since 1935 - 584 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynnell. 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 Lynnell 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 June 2026.