Lennis
Every Lennis since 1898 — 1,754 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lennis
Lennis is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1898, 1,754 American babies have been named Lennis — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1947, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Lennis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lennis 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,277 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,425 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,831 | 8 | #8,016 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,544 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,953 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,571 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,814 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,965 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,066 | 25 | #1,647 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,543 | 27 | #1,498 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,158 | 22 | #1,595 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,856 | 18 | #1,609 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,727 | 23 | #1,420 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,320 | 14 | #1,994 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,875 | 20 | #1,676 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,529 | 12 | #2,525 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,208 | 14 | #2,291 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,809 | 11 | #2,382 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lennis in 2025?
Lennis did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lennis?
1,754 babies have been named Lennis in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lennis most popular?
Lennis peaked in 1947, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Lennis a boy or girl name?
Lennis is used for both: about 31% of babies named Lennis have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Lennis rising or falling?
Lennis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.