Holding steady.
Popularity of Lenwood since 1892
Babies named Lenwood per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lenwood's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 221 |
| 1920s | 416 |
| 1930s | 385 |
| 1940s | 422 |
| 1950s | 391 |
| 1960s | 244 |
| 1970s | 161 |
| 1980s | 101 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lenwood is a rare given name of English origin, likely derived from a surname or a place name meaning 'linden wood'. It peaked in popularity in 1909, recording its highest number of births that year, and has since declined sharply. While it never reached a rank in the top 1000 names in any given year, its strongest period was the 1900s decade. Lenwood is a stable, traditional-sounding name that has not experienced a revival, making it an uncommon choice today. It has no recorded top state concentrations, and its usage has been sparse, averaging fewer than five births per year in recent decades. Those drawn to vintage names with a pastoral feel might appreciate its resemblance to surnames like Elwood or Haywood.
Lenwood is a surname-turned-given name of English origin, possibly derived from a place name meaning 'linden wood' or 'clearing with linden trees'. It may also have been created as a combination of the given name Len (a short form of Leonard) and the word 'wood'. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, peaking in 1909, but has since become extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Len, Woody
Sibling names for Lenwood
Names that share Lenwood's style, for a brother or sister.
