Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lennon

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

✦ Descendant of LeannÑn 🌍 Irish traditional
National Rank (2025) #214
All-Time Peak Rank #214 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 12,576 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 34.1% Boy / 65.9% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1981 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 1,421 births in 2025
πŸ’‘ The Lennon Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Descendant of LeannΓ‘n
Language Origin Irish
Origin Type single
Derived from the Irish surname Γ“ LeannΓ‘in, meaning 'descendant of LeannΓ‘n'. The given name LeannΓ‘n means 'lover' or 'sweetheart'.
Common Nicknames
Len Lennie
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 #214 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,421 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 134.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.

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

Registration footprint of Lennon across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +134.5% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,421 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 10 yrs
Registry Streak 32 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 11
1990s: 53
2000s: 333
2010s: 4,506
2020s: 7,673

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 Utah
Top States Utah, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Idaho
States with Data 48
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #141 366 2023 23.8% Decline
South Dakota #58 136 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #31 112 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #74 229 2022 Stable
Idaho #129 97 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #91 449 2021 +60.0% Growth
Arizona #185 284 2025 +24.1% Growth
Colorado #239 276 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #95 443 2022 +13.6% Growth
Iowa #99 289 2021 Stable
Washington #204 321 2020 12.2% Decline
Nevada #314 65 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #237 56 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #128 389 2025 +114.8% Growth
Maine #63 75 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #266 152 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #85 48 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #138 563 2021 +15.1% Growth
Kansas #159 151 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #168 337 2025 +20.6% Growth
Missouri #163 312 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #347 456 2023 +60.6% Growth
Oklahoma #202 176 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #169 589 2022 +46.7% Growth
North Carolina #222 352 2025 +69.0% Growth
Georgia #299 334 2022 +25.0% Growth
Maryland #179 167 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #200 182 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #242 223 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #452 737 2024 +21.3% Growth
Pennsylvania #148 517 2025 +85.0% Growth
Arkansas #191 104 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #256 138 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #172 437 2025 +38.1% Growth
Louisiana #283 160 2023 Insufficient historical volume
California #470 862 2021 16.3% Decline
Alabama #257 149 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #230 182 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 10 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #430 79 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 12 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #383 183 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #190 80 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #346 367 2025 +81.5% Growth
West Virginia #169 41 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume

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