Holding steady.
Popularity of Lennard since 1913
Babies named Lennard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lennard's real moment was 1924.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 133 |
| 1950s | 181 |
| 1960s | 164 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Lennard is a spelling variant of Leonard, a Germanic compound meaning 'brave lion.' The name first entered U.S. birth records in 1913 and reached its highest popularity in 1924, the peak year for this form. Although Lennard never broke into the national top 1000, its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, neither surging nor fading dramatically. The name carries a classic, strong sound reminiscent of early 20th-century naming patterns, and its simplicity gives it a durable appeal.
Lennard is a variant of Leonard, derived from the Old High German elements 'leinwo' (lion) and 'hardu' (brave, hardy). The name was popularized across Europe by various saints named Leonard, most notably Saint Leonard of Noblac, a 6th-century Frankish hermit. In English-speaking countries, the name saw increased use in the 19th century and experienced its U.S. peak in 1924.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Len, Lenny, Leo
Sibling names for Lennard
Names that share Lennard's style, for a brother or sister.
