Lenny
How to say it: LEN-ee · /ˈlɛni/
Diminutive of Leonard or Lennard, from Germanic 'leon' (lion) + 'hard' (brave, strong); 'brave lion'.
Lenny was the 866th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 189 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 75% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #559 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 | #866 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 189 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,588 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +75% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #559 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 480 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth has lifted Lenny to uncharted ground in the 2020s. Settled at that apex, the road ahead points higher still.
What goes with it
Light friendly sounds create an easy cheerful warmth around Lenny. Teddy carries similar affectionate vintage charm and Sonny matches the playful bounce.
Nicknames
- Len
Honouring a Lenny in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lenny is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #141. Ireland: #229.
Famous people named Lenny
- Lenny Kuhr (born 1950)Dutch singer-songwriter
- Lenny Bruce (1925–1966)American comedian and social critic
- Lenny Abrahamson (born 1966)Irish film director
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