boy's name
Lieutenant
loo-TEN-unt (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 199
Lieutenant is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1965 it was given to 7 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 1917, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lieutenant Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 13 |
How Popular Is Lieutenant?
In 1965, Lieutenant was given to 7 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 Lieutenant
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lieutenant Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lieutenant over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lieutenant
- English loo-TEN-unt
Sibling Names for Lieutenant
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lieutenant — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lieutenant
How popular is the name Lieutenant?
In 1965, Lieutenant was given to 7 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 Lieutenant a girl's or a boy's name?
Lieutenant is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lieutenant?
Lieutenant has 3 syllables.
When was Lieutenant most popular?
Lieutenant peaked in 1917, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.