Lenon
Every Lenon since 1903 — 518 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lenon
Lenon 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 1903, 518 American babies have been named Lenon. Its peak came in 1932, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Lenon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lenon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,597 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,278 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,848 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,921 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,893 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,135 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,338 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,167 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,268 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,403 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,245 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lenon in 2025?
Lenon 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 Lenon?
518 babies have been named Lenon in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lenon most popular?
Lenon peaked in 1932, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Lenon a boy or girl name?
Lenon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lenon rising or falling?
Lenon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.