Lydell
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Lydell
Lydell is a masculine name with possible origins as a variation of Liddell, a surname of English and Scottish origin derived from the Old English 'hlyde-dæl' meaning 'loud valley' or referring to someone from the Lydale region. It may also have connections to the ancient kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor. The name has been in consistent use in the United States throughout the 20th century, with its most prominent usage occurring during the 1960s and 1970s. While never among the most common first names, Lydell has maintained steady usage across several decades. The name gained some recognition through notable bearers, including several professional athletes. Lydell exemplifies the pattern of surnames transitioning to given names, a common naming practice in American tradition. The name has a distinguished sound with its strong consonants balanced by the soft ending.
Lydell is also given to girls.
Pronounced LY-del.
As of October 2026, Lydell ranked #13170 for boys in US births in 2025 and #4595 for girls in US births in 1936 SSA, peaked at #959 for boys in 1977.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |