Lennon Unisex

Popularity: #205 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEN-un //ˈlɛnən//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: 'small cloak'; English: 'from the elm tree'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lennon has its roots in the Irish surname O'Leannain, which is derived from the Gaelic word 'leann', meaning 'sorrow' or 'cloak'. The surname was historically associated with the Gaelic nobility in Ireland and has evolved over centuries through various forms.

The transition from the Gaelic O'Leannain to the anglicized Lennon occurred during the English colonization of Ireland, particularly from the 17th century onward, when many Irish names were adapted to fit English phonetics and spelling conventions. Historically, the name Lennon gained prominence in the 20th century, largely due to the influence of John Lennon, a member of the iconic band The Beatles.

His contributions to music and culture during the 1960s and 1970s left a lasting impact, which in turn brought attention to the name. While John Lennon is a significant figure, the name itself has earlier associations, as surnames often transitioned into first names in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Culturally, the name Lennon carries connotations of creativity and artistic expression, largely influenced by its association with music and the counterculture movements of the 20th century. The name's resonance is further enhanced by its melodic quality, making it appealing in various contexts.

Additionally, the name has been used in literature and media, reinforcing its cultural significance. Although Lennon is primarily recognized as a surname, its adoption as a first name reflects a broader trend of using surnames as given names, a practice that has gained traction in contemporary naming conventions.

Fictional characters named Lennon

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Lennon is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. He is a member of the group known as the Seven Sages who aids the protagonist in their quest.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lennon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lennon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lennon was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Lennon has ranked as high as #402 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Lennon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lennon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lennon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lennon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,729 308 1,421
2024 1,640 320 1,320
2023 1,603 345 1,258
2022 1,730 412 1,318
2021 1,679 401 1,278
2020 1,447 369 1,078
2019 1,146 346 800
2018 1,097 369 728
2017 1,091 381 710
2016 1,105 451 654
2015 1,048 442 606
2014 763 359 404
2013 567 294 273
2012 405 271 134
2011 419 303 116
2010 302 221 81
2009 274 211 63
2008 265 199 66
2007 224 179 45
2006 167 132 35
2005 127 104 23
2004 128 98 30
2003 114 99 15
2002 107 74 33
2001 95 79 16
2000 54 47 7
1999 45 39 6
1998 32 24 8
1997 54 44 10
1996 48 41 7
1995 47 40 7
1994 25 20 5
1993 30 30 0
1992 26 21 5
1991 30 25 5
1990 17 17 0
1989 16 16 0
1988 25 25 0
1987 23 23 0
1986 28 23 5
1985 17 17 0
1984 26 26 0
1983 22 22 0
1982 22 22 0
1981 54 48 6
1980 15 15 0
1979 9 9 0
1978 15 15 0
1977 10 10 0
1976 12 12 0
1975 11 11 0
1974 12 12 0
1973 13 13 0
1972 14 14 0
1971 13 13 0
1970 12 12 0
1969 21 21 0
1968 20 20 0
1967 16 16 0
1966 6 6 0
1965 18 18 0
1964 8 8 0
1963 10 10 0
1962 8 8 0
1961 12 12 0
1960 15 15 0
1959 6 6 0
1958 12 12 0
1957 12 12 0
1956 13 13 0
1955 17 17 0
1954 16 16 0
1953 10 10 0
1952 13 13 0
1951 14 14 0
1950 11 11 0
1949 14 14 0
1948 13 13 0
1947 11 11 0
1946 15 15 0
1945 8 8 0
1944 11 11 0
1943 10 10 0
1942 9 9 0
1941 10 10 0
1940 9 9 0
1938 14 14 0
1937 8 8 0
1936 9 9 0
1935 10 10 0
1933 9 9 0
1932 5 5 0
1930 9 9 0
1929 9 9 0
1928 7 7 0
1927 6 6 0
1926 5 5 0
1925 12 12 0
1924 12 12 0
1922 12 12 0
1921 5 5 0
1920 9 9 0
1919 8 8 0
1918 8 8 0
1913 5 5 0

Top States for Lennon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 117
7%
TX 103
7%
OH 85
5%
WI 72
5%
PA 69
4%
FL 64
4%
MI 62
4%
IL 62
4%
TN 61
4%
NY 54
3%
MN 52
3%
GA 51
3%
NC 49
3%
UT 47
3%
IN 44
3%
CO 36
2%
MO 35
2%
AZ 34
2%
IA 34
2%
MD 32
2%
VA 30
2%
WA 30
2%
OR 27
2%
NJ 27
2%
LA 25
2%
NE 24
2%
KY 24
2%
MA 23
1%
AL 21
1%
OK 20
1%
KS 16
1%
SD 15
1%
MS 15
1%
NH 13
1%
ID 13
1%
CT 12
1%
ND 11
1%
SC 10
1%
ME 9
1%
AR 9
1%
MT 8
1%
NV 7
0%
VT 7
0%
DE 5
0%
AK 5
0%