Lenin

Boy name

Lenin has been given to 1,727 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 2018.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,727

Peak year

2018 (83 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1925

10-year trend

▼ -35%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lenin.

1,727 babies since 1978

1,726 babies since 1893

1,731 babies since 1956

1,732 babies since 1914

1,720 babies since 1985

1,720 babies since 2003

1,736 babies since 1984

1,737 babies since 1914

How popular is the name Lenin?

Lenin has been given to 1,727 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lenin peak?

Lenin peaked in 2018, when 83 babies were given the name.

Is Lenin a girl or boy name?

Lenin is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Lenin are boys).

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