Boys name · California
Lionel in California
Lionel was the 381st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 88 babies named Lionel that year. Since 1914, California families have named 3,687 babies Lionel.
Popularity over time
Lionel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | 254th |
| 1933 | 10 | 323rd |
| 1949 | 17 | 422nd |
| 1964 | 39 | 413th |
| 1979 | 34 | 472nd |
| 1994 | 31 | 670th |
| 2010 | 61 | 502nd |
| 2025 | 88 | 381st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 254th in 1914 to 381st in 2025.
The most babies named Lionel in California in a single year was 118, in 2023. Its best showing was 222nd among boys names in 1934.
Across the country, Lionel reached its best rank of 46th in New Hampshire (1917). See Lionel in every state →
How popular is Lionel in California?
Lionel was the 381st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 88 babies named Lionel that year. Since 1914, California families have named 3,687 babies Lionel.
How many babies are named Lionel in California?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Lionel in California. The most babies named Lionel in California in a single year was 118, in 2023.
What is the rank of Lionel in California?
Lionel ranked 381st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 222nd among boys names in 1934.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.