Girl nameCurrently #1,243 in the USRising
Leni
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leni's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leni's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leni |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 81 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 208 |
| 2024 | 187 |
Leni through the decades
- Leni peaked in 2023, when 208 babies were named Leni in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leni has risen 269% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leni currently ranks #1,243 in the US and is on the rise.