Lenny
- Pronunciation
- [Le-nny]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Leonard.
- Origin
- English
Lenny Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 8,170 baby boys have been named Lenny. The name peaked in 1961 with 199 US births that year (rank #556). In 2024, ranked #1372 nationally — 816 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Lenny
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lenny births are: New York (1,410), California (929), Texas (348).
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5-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lenny's exact length and starting letter: Laban, Labib, Labid, Lacee, Lacey.
Quick Facts About Lenny
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennie | Abbreviation Of Leonard. | Male | English |
Famous People Named Lenny
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Lenny.
- Lenny Kravitz — Funk Singer (1964)
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Compare Lenny to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lenny against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).