Lynell, derived from the Welsh name Llewellyn, means "leader." It is composed of two elements: "llyw" meaning leader and "elwyn" referring to friend or chief. The name Lynell was popularized in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It has been more commonly used as a female name but can also be given to males, adding an unique touch to either gender.
The name Lynell experienced considerable fluctuations in popularity over the past century. The highest number of births occurred in 1985 with 22 newborns named Lynell. However, there were several years where only a single-digit number of babies were given this name, including five years (1946, 1974, 1999, 2008, and 2009) with just five births each. In recent years, the name has become less common, with six or fewer births per year from 2005 onwards. Overall, there have been a total of 823 babies named Lynell since 1915.