Luzell
A feminine name possibly derived from the French word "lueur" meaning "light" or "glow".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Luzell. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Luzell today is around 94 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Luzell births was 1924 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Luzell. 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
- • The typical person named Luzell is about 94 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Luzells were born before 1942.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Luzell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1924
5 babies that year
Average age
94
years old
1941 SSA rank
#3,815
Tracked since 1924
Gender
Gender distribution for Luzell
Luzell is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Luzell as a male name
- Ranked #3,815 in 1941
- 5 male births in 1941
- Peak: 1941 (5 births)
Luzell as a female name
- Ranked #5,554 in 1924
- 5 female births in 1924
- Peak: 1924 (5 births)
Popularity
Luzell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Luzell from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Luzell 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 Luzell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Luzell
The name Luzell is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, likely as a combination of the French name Lucie and the English name Hazel. While its exact origins are unclear, the name appears to be a unique blend of these two names, combining elements from different cultures and languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luzell can be found in the 1880 United States Census, where it was listed as the first name of a young girl born in Pennsylvania. This suggests that the name may have first gained popularity in parts of the northeastern United States during that time period.
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Luzell seems to have been relatively uncommon but was used sporadically across various regions of the United States and Europe. Notable individuals with this first name include Luzell Brantley (1900-1987), an American educator and civil rights activist from Mississippi, and Luzell Green (1909-1998), a Canadian artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
In the realm of literature, the name Luzell appears in the 1937 novel "The Citadel" by A.J. Cronin, where it is given to a minor character. This literary reference, though brief, further highlights the name's presence and usage during the early to mid-20th century.
Another notable figure with the first name Luzell is Luzell Harrison (1926-2011), an American businesswoman and philanthropist from California. Harrison was known for her involvement in various charitable organizations and her support for educational initiatives.
Lastly, Luzell Howell (1937-2018) was an American author and journalist who wrote for several publications, including The Washington Post and The New York Times. Her works focused on topics such as travel, culture, and social issues.
While the name Luzell has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples showcase its occasional use across different regions and time periods, often by individuals who made significant contributions in their respective fields.
People
Luzell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Luzell 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
Luzell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Luzell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Luzell 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Luzell a common name?
We classify Luzell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Luzell most popular?
The single biggest year for Luzell was 1924, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Luzell is about 94 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 Luzell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Luzell a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Luzell in the SSA data are female. 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 Luzell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Luzell 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 Luzell 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 Luzell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.