Lenton
boy nameLenton entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1639 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1639
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2717 |
| 1920s | #2302 |
| 1930s | #2328 |
| 1940s | #2293 |
| 1950s | #2641 |
| 1960s | #3150 |
| 1970s | #4787 |
| 1980s | #6117 |
| 1990s | #6869 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lenton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lenton alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lenton in 2025?
- Lenton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lenton most popular?
- Lenton peaked in 1936, reaching #1639 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lenton with classmates?
- Lenton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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