Holding steady.
Popularity of Londell since 1923
Babies named Londell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 156 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Londell is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1923, but it never ranked among the top 1,000 names in any year. Its peak year was 1973, reflecting its highest usage during the mid-20th-century trend for names ending in -dell. Despite that peak, the name has consistently been rare, with no data for 1-in-N frequency in recent years. The trajectory remains stable, indicating low but steady usage. The name emerged during a period when distinctive, blend-style names gained popularity, particularly within African American communities. Londell has never been strongly associated with any specific state, and its similar names include Darnell and Landell, which share the same rhythmic structure.
Londell first appeared in the United States in the 1920s. It is likely a modern coinage combining the style of names like London or Landon with the popular suffix -dell (from Darnell or Kendell). The name saw its highest usage in the 1970s among African American families, following trends for distinctive -ell ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lonnie, Lon
Variants: Landell, Londel, Londelle
Sibling names for Londell
Names that share Londell's style, for a brother or sister.
