Lenox

Lenox - A very unique male name

Lenox appeared on the charts for the first time in 1995 on position #3358. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lenox and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lenox? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lenox. The baby boy name Lenox was given to 89 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1349 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 16,475 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lenox peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1169.

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Lenox is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lenox is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #592 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,659.

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 Lenox is where you live.

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Lenox origin and meaning

Scottish surname and place name, transferred

'Elm grove' — Lenox is a spelling of Lennox, the Scottish territory named from Gaelic leamhan, elm

Lenox takes the Scottish Lennox — the dukedom, the territory of elms — and trims its double n, the spelling of the Massachusetts town. As a first name it is a product of the surname-name era, peaking in 2022. Boxer Lennox Lewis carries the fuller spelling, so this profile lists no bearer of its own.

Attested etymology

Lenox is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Lenox, pop culture references for the name Lenox and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lenox

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lenox, sorted by popularity.

Lance / Lennox / Linus / Lonzo / Link / Long / Leonce / Leng / Lonzie / Lennis /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Lenox

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 Lenox 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 Lenox?

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.

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Pronunciation

LEN-oks · /ˈlɛnɒks/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lennox — The fuller Scottish spelling, a separate and more common name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Lenox for its x-ending edge — a Scottish surname name that feels tailored and modern in its shorter spelling.

Worth knowing

• Lennox is the expected spelling; the single n will be 'corrected' often.
• Also a well-known china and tableware brand name.