Lennox
Every Lennox since 1918 — 19,739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lennox
Lennox is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #289 in 2025 with 1,160 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 19,739 American babies have been named Lennox — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 1,915 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 Lennox stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lennox 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 | 392 | #717 | 1,160 | #289 |
| 2024 | 414 | #687 | 1,324 | #264 |
| 2023 | 474 | #626 | 1,286 | #266 |
| 2022 | 488 | #612 | 1,427 | #248 |
| 2021 | 497 | #602 | 1,402 | #254 |
| 2020 | 494 | #589 | 1,169 | #292 |
| 2019 | 397 | #719 | 1,013 | #330 |
| 2018 | 458 | #650 | 879 | #371 |
| 2017 | 441 | #667 | 765 | #409 |
| 2016 | 397 | #716 | 700 | #443 |
| 2015 | 379 | #745 | 601 | #490 |
| 2014 | 214 | #1,157 | 476 | #585 |
| 2013 | 154 | #1,454 | 357 | #675 |
| 2012 | 94 | #2,053 | 294 | #775 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,532 | 264 | #823 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,083 | 216 | #934 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,138 | 165 | #1,123 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,289 | 104 | #1,550 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,534 | 75 | #1,905 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,843 | 59 | #2,197 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,054 | 48 | #2,418 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,825 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,823 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37 | #2,621 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,799 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27 | #3,193 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,991 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,231 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,226 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,179 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,191 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,752 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,985 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,527 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,576 |
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| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,942 |
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Famous people named Lennox
- Lennox Lewis Boxer · b. 1965
- Lennox Berkeley Composer · 1903–1989
- Lennox Miller Athlete · 1946–2004
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lennox in 2025?
Lennox ranked #289 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,160 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lennox?
19,739 babies have been named Lennox in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lennox most popular?
Lennox peaked in 2022, when 1,915 newborns received the name.
Is Lennox a boy or girl name?
Lennox is used for both: about 27% of babies named Lennox have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Lennox rising or falling?
Lennox is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lennox?
Well-known people named Lennox include Lennox Lewis (boxer), Lennox Berkeley (composer), Lennox Miller (athlete).