Declining since 2022, #1,352 for boys today.
Popularity of Lenox since 1912
Babies named Lenox per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 43 |
| 1920s | 0 | 61 |
| 1930s | 0 | 29 |
| 1940s | 0 | 29 |
| 1950s | 0 | 31 |
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 | 18 |
| 2000s | 21 | 112 |
| 2010s | 281 | 841 |
| 2020s | 192 | 911 |
Meaning & origin
Lenox is a unisex name of Scottish origin, drawn from the place name Lennox, meaning 'elm grove.' First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1912, it has seen a surge in popularity in recent decades. Its peak year was 2023, with a ranking of 1352 in 2025 and approximately 1 in 12288 newborns receiving the name. In the 2020s, it has shown a slight decline in use, falling since 2022. The name is most popular in Massachusetts, Georgia, and North Carolina, reflecting a modern preference for surname-style given names.
Lenox is a Scottish surname transferred to given name use, originating from the place name Lennox in Dumbartonshire, Scotland. The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'leamhanach,' meaning 'elm grove,' and has been used as a first name for both boys and girls in the United States since the early 20th century.
Where Lenox is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Len, Lenny, Lex
Sibling names for Lenox
Names that share Lenox's style, for a brother or sister.
