Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lennon

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Lennon.

✦ Small cloak or cape 🌍 Irish traditional
National Rank (2025) #808
All-Time Peak Rank #596 Achieved 2016
Total U.S. Births 8,003 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 34.1% Boy / 65.9% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1913 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 451 births in 2016
πŸ’‘ The Lennon Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Small cloak or cape
Language Origin Irish
Origin Type single
Derived from the Irish surname Γ“ LeannΓ‘in, meaning 'descendant of LeannΓ‘n'. The given name LeannΓ‘n is thought to mean 'small cloak' or 'cape'.
Common Nicknames
Len
Pronunciation: LEN-Ι™n
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Lennon

According to SSA data, Lennon achieved its highest historical rank of #596 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 451 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 30.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 86 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Lennon across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -30.3% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 451 births in 2016
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 86 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 21
1920s: 77
1930s: 64
1940s: 110
1950s: 124
1960s: 134
1970s: 121
1980s: 237
1990s: 301
2000s: 1,222
2010s: 3,437
2020s: 2,155

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Len-non
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Wisconsin
States with Data 44
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada Unranked 46 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #668 101 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #672 101 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #444 246 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #385 195 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1313 319 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #814 108 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #996 188 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #569 160 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #361 114 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #821 105 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #667 137 2018 Insufficient historical volume
California #838 815 2022 31.0% Decline
Michigan #752 302 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #759 152 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1057 458 2022 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1225 166 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #843 266 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #783 282 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #647 303 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 35 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #895 129 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #472 69 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #733 67 2015 Insufficient historical volume
New York #937 262 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia Unranked 73 2017 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 10 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #286 10 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 79 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #533 38 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #769 39 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #835 41 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 22 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 6 2022 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 31 2013 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 11 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 12 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 11 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 8 2020 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 10 2011 Insufficient historical volume

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