Lenox
Every Lenox since 1912 — 2,598 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lenox
Lenox is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,356 in 2025 with 139 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 2,598 American babies have been named Lenox — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 207 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 Lenox stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lenox 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 | 21 | #5,835 | 139 | #1,356 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,549 | 112 | #1,558 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,326 | 174 | #1,181 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,167 | 171 | #1,187 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,591 | 160 | #1,211 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,581 | 155 | #1,220 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,119 | 159 | #1,206 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,711 | 114 | #1,510 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,892 | 110 | #1,515 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,045 | 91 | #1,713 |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,111 | 86 | #1,776 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,849 | 81 | #1,836 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,615 | 69 | #2,002 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,918 | 48 | #2,576 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,852 | 42 | #2,833 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,341 | 41 | #2,902 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,040 | 26 | #3,984 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,713 | 17 | #5,391 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,409 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,443 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,184 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,331 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,346 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,832 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,633 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,442 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,505 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,884 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,162 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,693 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,019 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,905 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,610 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,676 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,654 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lenox in 2025?
Lenox ranked #1,356 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 139 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lenox?
2,598 babies have been named Lenox in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lenox most popular?
Lenox peaked in 2023, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Lenox a boy or girl name?
Lenox is used for both: about 19% of babies named Lenox have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Lenox rising or falling?
Lenox is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.