unisex name · in the US
Lennie
LEN-ee (English)
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 10,717
England and Wales
#237
2025 births
Lennie is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 55% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 77 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 1921, when 147 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- Today about 1 in 43,057 babies in the United States is given this name.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lennie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 275 |
| 1890s | 463 |
| 1900s | 558 |
| 1910s | 1,029 |
| 1920s | 957 |
| 1930s | 680 |
| 1940s | 808 |
| 1950s | 925 |
| 1960s | 746 |
| 1970s | 458 |
| 1980s | 232 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 284 |
How Popular Is Lennie?
In 2025, Lennie was given to 77 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Lennie Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Lennie Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Lénnie | Lénnie is a rare spelling of Lennie, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Lennie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lennie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lennie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Lennie is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- England & Wales Boys' 10% girls · 1,560 babies
- United States Both 88% girls · 371 babies
- France Girls' 100% girls · 285 babies
- Canada Girls' 100% girls · 69 babies
How to Say Lennie
- English LEN-ee
Sibling Names for Lennie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lennie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lennie
How popular is the name Lennie?
In 2025, Lennie was given to 77 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Lennie a girl's or a boy's name?
Lennie is used for both girls and boys. About 55% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lennie?
Lennie has 2 syllables.
When was Lennie most popular?
Lennie peaked in 1921, when 147 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Lennie a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lennie currently ranks #237 in the United States. After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.