Leno
Every Leno since 1909 — 662 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leno
Leno is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,133 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 662 American babies have been named Leno. Its peak came in 1921, when 29 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 Leno stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leno 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,133 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,439 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,377 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,424 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,579 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,596 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,340 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,551 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,259 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,356 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,705 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,482 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,681 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,583 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,219 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,545 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,152 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,037 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,770 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,485 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,181 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,319 |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,196 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,245 |
| 1925 | — | — | 17 | #1,976 |
| 1920 | — | — | 19 | #1,850 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,038 | 21 | #1,536 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leno in 2025?
Leno ranked #13,133 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leno?
662 babies have been named Leno in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leno most popular?
Leno peaked in 1921, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Leno a boy or girl name?
Leno is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leno rising or falling?
Leno is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.