Lennie
UnisexLennie has been given to 7,725 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1921. In 2025, about 1 in 23,294 girls was named Lennie.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,725
Peak year
1921 (147 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +413%
Gender split
63% girls / 37% boys
Rank through the decades
Lennie's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #472 |
| 1925 | #862 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lennie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Lennie
Lennie James
British actor
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lennie.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lennie?
Lennie has been given to 7,725 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lennie peak?
Lennie peaked in 1921, when 147 babies were given the name.
Is Lennie a girl or boy name?
Lennie is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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