Lontrell
An African American name derived from a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lontrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lontrell today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lontrell births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lontrell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lontrell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,696
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Lontrell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lontrell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lontrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lontrell
The name Lontrell is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century in the English-speaking world, particularly in regions with significant African American populations. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic origin or derivation from more established names or words.
While the precise roots of the name are uncertain, it may have emerged as a creative blend or combination of existing names or elements, possibly incorporating elements from names like Lancelot, Trenton, or Terrell. However, there is no definitive historical evidence or recorded usage of the name prior to the late 20th century.
Given its recent coinage, there are no known references to the name Lontrell in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. The earliest documented examples of the name's use likely date back only a few decades at most.
Due to its modern emergence, there are relatively few notable historical figures bearing the first name Lontrell. However, here are a few individuals who have carried the name:
1. Lontrell Johnson, an American football defensive back who played for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.
2. Lontrell McClain, an American football defensive tackle who played for several NFL teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Atlanta Falcons, in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
3. Lontrell Donaldson, an American basketball player who played for various professional teams, including the Harlem Globetrotters, in the early 2000s.
4. Lontrell Merriman, an American football linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers in the NFL in the mid-2000s.
5. Lontrell Williams, an American basketball player who played for several collegiate teams in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
It is worth noting that the name's usage and popularity may have increased in recent decades, particularly within certain communities or regions. However, due to its relatively recent origin, there is limited historical information or notable figures associated with the name Lontrell prior to the late 20th century.
People
Lontrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lontrell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lontrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lontrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lontrell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lontrell a common name?
We classify Lontrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lontrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lontrell was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lontrell is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lontrell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lontrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lontrell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lontrell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lontrell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lontrell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Lontrell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.