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Lydell

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Meaning of Lydell: English: 'derived from a surname'

Lydell is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12041st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#12041

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,921

First recorded 1928 · peak 1977

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 40 babies1982: 29 babies1983: 32 babies1984: 38 babies1985: 41 babies1986: 32 babies1987: 37 babies1988: 37 babies1989: 20 babies1990: 24 babies19901991: 24 babies1992: 24 babies1993: 24 babies1994: 20 babies1995: 14 babies1996: 23 babies1997: 16 babies1998: 18 babies1999: 28 babies2000: 23 babies20002001: 17 babies2002: 24 babies2003: 27 babies2004: 21 babies2005: 7 babies2006: 19 babies2007: 13 babies2008: 16 babies2009: 21 babies2010: 25 babies20102011: 17 babies2012: 6 babies2013: 14 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 14 babies2016: 16 babies2017: 14 babies2018: 9 babies2019: 12 babies2020: 11 babies20202021: 10 babies2022: 7 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 12 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Lydell per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 41.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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