Lennon
How to say it: LEN-un · /ˈlɛnən/
From Irish Gaelic 'Ó Leannáin', meaning 'descendant of Leannán', from 'leann' meaning 'lover'. Also tied to John Lennon.
Lennon was the 228th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,729 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 68% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #128 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #228 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,729 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,732 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +68% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #128 |
| In France, 2025 | #3,367 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum belongs to Lennon during the 2020s, its best period to date. Perched at its peak, continued ascent looks ahead.
What goes with it
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Nicknames
- Len
- Lenny
Honouring a Lennon in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lennon is about 1 in 73.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #3,367 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #272. Ireland: #268.
Famous people named Lennon
- Lennon Stella (born 1999)Canadian singer and actress
- Lennon Parham (born 1976)American actress
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