Lennon
From Irish Ó Leannáin (“descendant of Lover (Leannán)”) and from Ó Lonáin (“descendant of Blackbird (Lonán)”).
Every Lennon since 1913 — 20,579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lennon
Lennon is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #214 in 2025 with 1,421 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 20,579 American babies have been named Lennon — about 61% girls and 39% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 1,730 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lennon stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lennon 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 | 1,421 | #214 | 308 | #808 |
| 2024 | 1,320 | #235 | 320 | #786 |
| 2023 | 1,258 | #243 | 345 | #756 |
| 2022 | 1,318 | #228 | 412 | #663 |
| 2021 | 1,278 | #238 | 401 | #673 |
| 2020 | 1,078 | #299 | 369 | #691 |
| 2019 | 800 | #388 | 346 | #712 |
| 2018 | 728 | #436 | 369 | #677 |
| 2017 | 710 | #445 | 381 | #667 |
| 2016 | 654 | #479 | 451 | #596 |
| 2015 | 606 | #518 | 442 | #609 |
| 2014 | 404 | #697 | 359 | #695 |
| 2013 | 273 | #932 | 294 | #769 |
| 2012 | 134 | #1,619 | 271 | #816 |
| 2011 | 116 | #1,764 | 303 | #747 |
| 2010 | 81 | #2,355 | 221 | #916 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,817 | 211 | #955 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,765 | 199 | #990 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,635 | 179 | #1,052 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,217 | 132 | #1,269 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,535 | 104 | #1,427 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,559 | 98 | #1,438 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,429 | 99 | #1,370 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,938 | 74 | #1,629 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,830 | 79 | #1,536 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,568 | 47 | #2,159 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,217 | 40 | #2,075 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,545 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,899 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,040 |
| 1975 | — | — | 11 | #3,348 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,815 |
| 1965 | — | — | 18 | #1,894 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,170 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,942 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,383 |
| 1945 | — | — | 8 | #2,668 |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,593 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,473 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,904 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,526 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,093 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lennon mean?
From Irish Ó Leannáin (“descendant of Lover (Leannán)”) and from Ó Lonáin (“descendant of Blackbird (Lonán)”).
How popular is the name Lennon in 2025?
Lennon ranked #214 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,421 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lennon?
20,579 babies have been named Lennon in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lennon most popular?
Lennon peaked in 2022, when 1,730 newborns received the name.
Is Lennon a boy or girl name?
Lennon is used for both: about 61% of babies named Lennon have been girls and 39% boys.
Is the name Lennon rising or falling?
Lennon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.