Lonzell
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly inspired by the English word "long".
Name Census estimates that about 372 living Americans carry the first name Lonzell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lonzell today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lonzell births was 1958 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lonzell. 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.
People living today
372
~ 1 in 921,383 Americans
Peak year
1958
16 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,270
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Lonzell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lonzell from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 93 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lonzell 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 Lonzell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lonzells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lonzell
The given name Lonzell is a modern invention, likely derived from the combination of the English name Lon, a diminutive form of Lonnie or Alonzo, and the suffix "-zell," which has no specific linguistic origin but is often used to create unique names. It is not a traditional name with deep historical roots or cultural significance.
While the exact origin of the name Lonzell is uncertain, it appears to have emerged in the United States in the 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It may have been created as a unique and distinctive name, reflecting the trend of creating new names or modifying existing ones during that time period.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Lonzell in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively modern name that has not been widely documented or studied from an etymological perspective.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lonzell are likely from the mid-20th century onwards, but specific instances are difficult to pinpoint due to the name's rarity and lack of extensive documentation.
As for famous individuals named Lonzell, there are a few notable examples:
1. Lonzell Hill (born 1974), an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
2. Lonzell Ware (born 1969), an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and international leagues.
3. Lonzell Hunter (born 1973), an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
4. Lonzell Leggett (born 1962), an American former professional football player who played in the NFL.
5. Lonzell Simmons (born 1979), an American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved some level of recognition, the name Lonzell remains relatively uncommon and has not gained widespread popularity or historical significance.
People
Lonzell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lonzell 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
Lonzell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lonzell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 372 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lonzell 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 921,383 US residents.
Is Lonzell a common name?
We classify Lonzell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 466 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lonzell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lonzell was 1958, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lonzell is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lonzell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lonzell 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.
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.