Lyell

Boy name

Lyell has been given to 140 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1920.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

140

Peak year

1920 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lyell.

140 babies since 1910

140 babies since 1914

141 babies since 1916

141 babies since 1918

139 babies since 1888

139 babies since 1913

139 babies since 1915

139 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Lyell?

Lyell has been given to 140 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lyell peak?

Lyell peaked in 1920, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Lyell a girl or boy name?

Lyell is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Lyell are boys).

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