boy's name
Lenton
LEN-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 657
Lenton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1922, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lenton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 135 |
| 1930s | 110 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 21 |
How Popular Is Lenton?
In 1994, Lenton was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lenton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lenton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lenton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lenton
- English LEN-tun
Sibling Names for Lenton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lenton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lenton
How popular is the name Lenton?
In 1994, Lenton was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lenton a girl's or a boy's name?
Lenton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lenton?
Lenton has 2 syllables.
When was Lenton most popular?
Lenton peaked in 1922, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.