Lendell is a distinctive, unisex given name of American origin. It was coined by author John Galsworthy and used in his novel "The Forsyte Saga" published in 1906. In the story, Lendell is portrayed as a character named Lendell Hilyard. The name Lendell has since gained recognition beyond its literary roots and has been occasionally used as a first name in some English-speaking countries. It does not have a specific meaning or derivation, but rather exists as an invented name with a unique sound and spelling.
The name Lendell experienced peaks in popularity between the late 1940s to early 1950s, with a notable high of 21 births in 1950. However, it has been quite uncommon throughout most years, with many decades having fewer than 10 births annually. The total number of births over the recorded period is 690.