Lenita
girl nameLenita entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1739 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1739
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3452 |
| 1920s | #4417 |
| 1930s | #2740 |
| 1940s | #2507 |
| 1950s | #2197 |
| 1960s | #2443 |
| 1970s | #3642 |
| 1980s | #5116 |
| 1990s | #11489 |
| 2000s | #16697 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Lenita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lenita alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lenita in 2025?
- Lenita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lenita most popular?
- Lenita peaked in 1954, reaching #1739 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lenita with classmates?
- Lenita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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