Lennon
Gender-neutral name · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningdescendant of Leannán · Irish
- US rank
- #214
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #214 in 2025
1,421 babies were named Lennon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 85 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lennon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,131 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lennon, 1,421 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lennon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLennon first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearLennon is at its all-time high right now: #214 in 2025.
- Then vs nowLennon is 227× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,131.
- TrendLennon has climbed 85 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #214. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLennon is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #30, followed by South Dakota (#51) and Maine (#57). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- Boy or girlLennon is given to both boys and girls: 82% of the 1,729 babies named Lennon in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Irish, Lennon means “descendant of Leannán”. Our records link it to Gaelic and Irish roots.
- OriginLennon is the #9 most popular Gaelic girl name in the US. That's out of 189 Gaelic girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Lennon
Lennon is a gender-neutral name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “descendant of Leannán”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Lennon for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 36 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #214 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #214, with 1,421 babies. Of the 1,729 US babies named Lennon in 2025, 82% were girls and 18% were boys.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,384,615 girls |
| 1990s | 3.0 | 335,570 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,835 girls |
| 2010s | 259 | 3,855 girls |
| 2020s | 789 | 1,268 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1920s | 7.0 | 143,062 boys |
| 1930s | 6.1 | 165,289 boys |
| 1940s | 7.4 | 135,318 boys |
| 1950s | 6.2 | 162,338 boys |
| 1960s | 7.1 | 141,044 boys |
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,240 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,459 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 64,226 boys |
| 2000s | 61 | 16,431 boys |
| 2010s | 183 | 5,464 boys |
| 2020s | 208 | 4,813 boys |
Other spellings of Lennon
More Gaelic names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Lennon
What does the name Lennon mean?
Lennon means “descendant of Leannán” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Lennon?
Lennon has Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Nora, Isla.
Is Lennon a boy or girl name?
Both. Lennon is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 82% of US babies named Lennon were girls.
How popular is the name Lennon?
Lennon ranked #214 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,421 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#214).