Lenny
boy name#1418 in 2025Lenny entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #555 in 1961, ranks #1418 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1418
rank today
#555
peak (1961)
128
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3190 |
| 1920s | #3520 |
| 1930s | #2127 |
| 1940s | #976 |
| 1950s | #784 |
| 1960s | #633 |
| 1970s | #761 |
| 1980s | #1215 |
| 1990s | #1865 |
| 2000s | #1640 |
| 2010s | #1439 |
| 2020s | #1477 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lenny has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 7,200 people named Lenny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lenny alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lenny in 2025?
- Lenny ranks #1418 among US boy names in 2025, with 128 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lenny most popular?
- Lenny peaked in 1961, reaching #555 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lenny with classmates?
- Lenny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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