Holding steady.
Popularity of Lennis since 1898
Babies named Lennis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lennis's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 80 | 80 |
| 1920s | 108 | 159 |
| 1930s | 99 | 177 |
| 1940s | 113 | 231 |
| 1950s | 85 | 247 |
| 1960s | 14 | 164 |
| 1970s | 5 | 73 |
| 1980s | 0 | 58 |
| 1990s | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lennis is a name that saw its peak usage in 1917, yet it never broke into the top 1,000 for any given year. First recorded in 1912, it has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory indicating it has never experienced a significant surge or decline. Modern parents may encounter this name rarely, as it is not associated with any particular region of the United States; its top states list remains empty, suggesting it has never been concentrated in one area. The rarity of Lennis makes it an obscure choice, with no well-known bearers or established variants. Its potential connection to Scottish place names or the name Leonard gives it a subtle, traditional feel, but its uncertain etymology leaves room for personal interpretation.
Lennis is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Lennox, a Scottish place name meaning "with many elm trees," or a feminine form of Len, itself a short form of Leonard (meaning "brave lion" in Old German) or Leland. Lennis appears in early 20th-century U.S. records but never achieved widespread usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Len, Lenny, Niss
Variants: Lennys, Lenniss
Sibling names for Lennis
Names that share Lennis's style, for a brother or sister.
