Lennox
How to say it: LEN-uks · /ˈlɛnəks/
Scottish surname from a place name possibly meaning 'elm grove'; associated with the Scottish earldom of Lennox.
Lennox was the 270th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,552 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #235 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #270 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,552 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,791 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #235 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
On an upward path, Lennox is enjoying its strongest run in the 2020s. At its peak, more growth is expected.
What goes with it
Breathy at the finish, LEN uks sounds strong and brisk. Maddox makes a fitting companion.
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Nicknames
- Len
- Lenny
- Nox
Honouring a Lennox in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lennox is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #289.
Famous people named Lennox
- Lennox Lewis (born 1965)British-Canadian boxer Vc
- Lennox Miller (1946–2004)Athletics competitor, sprinter
- Lennox Berkeley (1903–1989)British composer
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