Lennon - A very unique male name
Lennon at a glance
Lennon is ranked #795 among boy baby names in 2025, with 271 births in 2025. It peaked in 2016 at #611 and first appeared on the charts in 1924.
- Rank in 2025
- #795
- Births in 2025
- 271
- Peak year
- 2016 (#611)
- First appeared
- 1924
- Trend
- #703 in 2020 → #795 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 5,411 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (31 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 5,411 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lennon peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 611.
Famous with this name
Thomas Lennon
John Lennon
Lennon Parham
How would you rate Lennon, 1-5?
Lennon is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lennon is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #286 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,313.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lennon is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Lennon origin and meaning
Irish (transferred surname)
A transferred Irish surname, from Ó Leanain or Ó Lionain; the surname's own root is disputed, so its meaning is uncertain
Lennon is an Irish surname that became a first name almost entirely in honour of one bearer of the surname: John Lennon of the Beatles. US use peaked in 2015 and has been falling since, but the musical tribute remains the name's whole story.
Origin uncertain
Lennon is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Lennon, pop culture references for the name Lennon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Lennon
We've found the following names that sound similar to Lennon, sorted by popularity.
Liam / Leon / Lonnie / Lynn / Lane / Layne / Lanny / Lon / Lenny / Lian /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 795 |
| 2024 | 786 |
| 2023 | 752 |
| 2022 | 662 |
| 2021 | 670 |
| 2020 | 703 |
| 2019 | 706 |
| 2018 | 683 |
| 2017 | 674 |
| 2016 | 611 |
| 2015 | 616 |
| 2014 | 707 |
| 2013 | 756 |
| 2012 | 821 |
| 2011 | 774 |
| 2010 | 974 |
| 2009 | 1036 |
| 2008 | 995 |
| 2007 | 1016 |
| 2006 | 1494 |
| 2005 | 1677 |
| 2004 | 1638 |
| 2003 | 1736 |
| 2002 | 1907 |
| 2001 | 1612 |
| 1997 | 3378 |
| 1996 | 3379 |
| 1995 | 2285 |
| 1994 | 3448 |
| 1990 | 3303 |
| 1986 | 1920 |
| 1981 | 1579 |
| 1968 | 1522 |
| 1956 | 1512 |
| 1938 | 1551 |
| 1924 | 1925 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 286 |
| Iowa | 361 |
| Wisconsin | 385 |
| Indiana | 444 |
| Kentucky | 472 |
| Oklahoma | 533 |
| Minnesota | 569 |
| Pennsylvania | 647 |
| Washington | 667 |
| Utah | 668 |
| Oregon | 672 |
| Louisiana | 733 |
| Michigan | 752 |
| Missouri | 759 |
| Maryland | 769 |
| Illinois | 783 |
| Colorado | 814 |
| Arizona | 821 |
| Alabama | 835 |
| California | 838 |
| Ohio | 843 |
| Georgia | 895 |
| New York | 937 |
| Tennessee | 996 |
| Texas | 1057 |
| North Carolina | 1225 |
| Florida | 1313 |
Even more about Lennon
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Lennon a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Lennon?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LEN-un · /ˈlɛnən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Lenon — A rare simplified spelling
Nicknames: LenLenny
Famous bearers
- John Lennon — Singer and songwriter in the Beatles; the surname Lennon became a first name in tribute to him (1940–1980) Historical
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Lennon as a musical homage — a surname name that says Beatles fan without naming a song.
Worth knowing
- It is sometimes confused with Lenin, and Lennon is also in use for girls
