Declining since 2018, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Lennin since 1981
Babies named Lennin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Lennin is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1981. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, with about 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name that year. Since then, its usage has been falling, dropping rank after 2018. The name is likely a variant of Lennon, an Irish surname that became familiar globally through John Lennon of the Beatles. This modern adoption as a first name appeals to parents seeking a surname-style name with musical associations. Lennin remains uncommon, with no top states indicating a regional concentration.
Lennin may be a variant of Lennon, an Irish surname derived from Ó Leannáin, meaning 'descendant of Leannán' (lover). Alternatively, it could be an Anglicized form of the Scottish surname MacLennan. As a given name, it gained limited use in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the surname of John Lennon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Len, Lenny
Sibling names for Lennin
Names that share Lennin's style, for a brother or sister.
