Lozell
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from elements meaning "laurel" or "victory branch".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Lozell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lozell today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lozell births was 1932 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lozell. 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 Lozell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1932
5 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1932 SSA rank
#4,090
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Lozell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lozell 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 Lozell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lozell
The given name Lozell is an uncommon first name of uncertain origin and obscure historical roots. It does not appear to be derived from any major language or culture, and its etymology remains largely a mystery.
One possible theory suggests that Lozell may have originated as a variant spelling or a corruption of the French name Loisel, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Louis. However, this connection is tenuous and unsubstantiated by historical records.
Another hypothesis proposes that Lozell may be a constructed name, possibly created by combining elements from different languages or name traditions. The prefix "Lo-" could be inspired by the Latin word "locus," meaning "place," while the suffix "-zell" might have Germanic roots, akin to the German word "zelle," meaning "cell" or "room."
Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Lozell. It does not appear to have any significant religious or cultural associations, nor has it been documented in any notable historical records or literary works from previous centuries.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lozell are relatively recent, dating back only to the late 19th or early 20th century. One of the earliest individuals known to have borne this name was Lozell Spriggs (1910-1992), an American businessman and philanthropist from North Carolina.
Other notable individuals named Lozell include:
1. Lozell Stevenson (1918-2006), an American civil rights activist and educator from Arkansas.
2. Lozell Johnson (1934-2017), an American basketball player and coach, most notably for the Harlem Globetrotters.
3. Lozell Sallee (born 1936), an American author and historian, known for his works on the American Civil War.
4. Lozell Wilson (born 1949), an American politician and former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
5. Lozell Stouall (born 1963), an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
While the name Lozell is undoubtedly rare and its origins remain shrouded in mystery, it has been borne by a handful of individuals throughout history, primarily in the United States. However, due to its obscurity, comprehensive historical information about this name is limited.
People
Lozell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lozell 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
Lozell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lozell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lozell 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Lozell a common name?
We classify Lozell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lozell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lozell was 1932, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lozell is about 60 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 Lozell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lozell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lozell 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 Lozell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lozell 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 Lozell 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 people have the name Lozell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.