Holding steady.
Popularity of Lynnell since 1935
Babies named Lynnell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 145 |
| 1960s | 151 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lynnell is a rare modern coinage that first appears in U.S. records in 1935, a time when blended and suffixed names were gaining fashion. It reached its highest usage in 1971, with a peak that year, and has remained stable since. The name is built from the well-known element Lynn, itself derived from Welsh 'llyn' for 'lake' or a diminutive of Linda, plus the fashionable -ell ending. Like many similar inventions of the mid-20th century, Lynnell reflects a cultural preference for names that sound both familiar and creative. While it has never been common, its stable trajectory suggests it maintains a small, consistent group of admirers who appreciate its soft, feminine sound.
Lynnell is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the 1930s. It combines the popular element Lynn (itself derived from Welsh 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or a short form of Linda) with the fashionable suffix -ell, echoing names like Lynette and Janell. The name saw its highest usage in the 1970s, reflecting a broader trend of inventive feminine names ending in -ell or -elle.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn, Lynnie
Sibling names for Lynnell
Names that share Lynnell's style, for a brother or sister.
