Lennie
Every Lennie since 1880 — 7,725 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lennie
Lennie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,557 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,725 American babies have been named Lennie — about 63% girls and 37% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1921, when 147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lennie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lennie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,557 | 8 | #9,378 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,148 | 6 | #11,791 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2,661 | — | — |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,538 | — | — |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,677 | 5 | #13,296 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,766 | 5 | #13,277 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,905 | 8 | #9,399 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,409 | — | — |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,950 | 9 | #8,554 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,401 | 5 | #13,416 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,557 | 5 | #13,252 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,732 | 9 | #8,530 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,065 | 7 | #10,355 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,703 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,340 | 8 | #9,333 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,729 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,443 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,935 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,806 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,007 | 7 | #9,017 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,015 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,824 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,754 | 9 | #6,214 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,717 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,972 | 21 | #2,475 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,562 | 24 | #2,190 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,047 | 35 | #1,523 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,152 | 35 | #1,428 |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,436 | 57 | #982 |
| 1960 | 28 | #2,224 | 75 | #882 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,138 | 64 | #936 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,400 | 34 | #1,246 |
| 1945 | 47 | #1,151 | 33 | #1,155 |
| 1940 | 44 | #1,092 | 25 | #1,350 |
| 1935 | 47 | #1,009 | 23 | #1,441 |
| 1930 | 60 | #948 | 12 | #2,380 |
| 1925 | 75 | #862 | 25 | #1,521 |
| 1920 | 83 | #793 | 26 | #1,482 |
| 1915 | 123 | #587 | 16 | #1,842 |
| 1910 | 50 | #591 | 13 | #906 |
| 1905 | 53 | #469 | 11 | #775 |
| 1900 | 52 | #472 | 6 | #1,250 |
| 1895 | 53 | #387 | 7 | #940 |
| 1890 | 37 | #419 | — | — |
| 1885 | 28 | #389 | 5 | #1,022 |
| 1880 | 11 | #533 | — | — |
Famous people named Lennie
- Lennie Tristano Musician · 1919–1978
- Lennie James Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lennie in 2025?
Lennie ranked #2,557 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lennie?
7,725 babies have been named Lennie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lennie most popular?
Lennie peaked in 1921, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Lennie a boy or girl name?
Lennie is used for both: about 63% of babies named Lennie have been girls and 37% boys.
Is the name Lennie rising or falling?
Lennie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lennie?
Well-known people named Lennie include Lennie Tristano (musician), Lennie James (actor).