Boy nameCurrently #1,372 in the USRising
Lenny
//ˈlɛni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19605 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lenny'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.
Lenny's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lenny |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 35 |
| 1941 | 26 |
| 1942 | 32 |
| 1943 | 49 |
| 1944 | 56 |
| 1945 | 56 |
| 1946 | 81 |
| 1947 | 78 |
| 1948 | 87 |
| 1949 | 59 |
| 1950 | 49 |
| 1951 | 55 |
| 1952 | 69 |
| 1953 | 77 |
| 1954 | 95 |
| 1955 | 96 |
| 1956 | 121 |
| 1957 | 162 |
| 1958 | 153 |
| 1959 | 172 |
| 1960 | 209 |
| 1961 | 206 |
| 1962 | 183 |
| 1963 | 180 |
| 1964 | 152 |
| 1965 | 137 |
| 1966 | 132 |
| 1967 | 118 |
| 1968 | 119 |
| 1969 | 122 |
| 1970 | 123 |
| 1971 | 121 |
| 1972 | 117 |
| 1973 | 97 |
| 1974 | 91 |
| 1975 | 155 |
| 1976 | 150 |
| 1977 | 130 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1979 | 142 |
| 1980 | 95 |
| 1981 | 77 |
| 1982 | 103 |
| 1983 | 77 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 66 |
| 1987 | 61 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 53 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 70 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 61 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 62 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 62 |
| 2001 | 64 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2003 | 67 |
| 2004 | 91 |
| 2005 | 88 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 105 |
| 2008 | 111 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2010 | 153 |
| 2011 | 144 |
| 2012 | 119 |
| 2013 | 120 |
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2015 | 178 |
| 2016 | 134 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 129 |
| 2020 | 123 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2022 | 165 |
| 2023 | 183 |
| 2024 | 193 |
Lenny through the decades
- Lenny peaked in 1960, when 209 babies were named Lenny in the US.
- The 2020s were Lenny's strongest decade, averaging 164 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lenny has risen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lenny currently ranks #1,372 in the US and is on the rise.