Lenny Unisex

Popularity: #787 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Famous people named Lenny

Lenny Bruce was an influential American stand-up comedian known for his controversial and thought-provoking routines.

Lenny Kravitz is a renowned American musician and actor, celebrated for his eclectic style and hit songs.

Lenny Wilkens is a former professional basketball player and coach, recognized for his contributions to the NBA.

Lenny Henry is a British actor, comedian, and writer, known for his work in television and theater.

Fictional characters named Lenny

Lenny Leonard is a character from the animated television series 'The Simpsons,' known for his friendship with Carl.

Lenny is a character in the film 'Of Mice and Men,' portrayed as a physically strong but mentally challenged man.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lenny was first seen in the United States in 1914. Lenny has ranked as high as #945 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lenny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lenny (2024)

Year: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1923

State	Births	Share
CA	24	28%
NY	16	19%
TX	15	17%
OH	9	10%
FL	6	7%
MI	6	7%
OR	5	6%
PA	5	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1914	5
1919	8
1920	7
1923	8
1924	5
1925	8
1926	6
1929	7
1931	6
1933	7
1934	13
1935	15
1936	12
1937	16
1938	20
1939	22
1940	35
1941	26
1942	32
1943	42
1944	47
1945	56
1946	69
1947	68
1948	77
1949	59
1950	49
1951	47
1952	62
1953	71
1954	89
1955	91
1956	111
1957	157
1958	153
1959	164
1960	197
1961	199
1962	176
1963	174
1964	152
1965	132
1966	132
1967	118
1968	119
1969	115
1970	118
1971	121
1972	108
1973	90
1974	91
1975	141
1976	139
1977	130
1978	118
1979	136
1980	95
1981	77
1982	98
1983	72
1984	43
1985	52
1986	66
1987	61
1988	48
1989	53
1990	55
1991	62
1992	43
1993	61
1994	56
1995	53
1996	33
1997	27
1998	57
1999	48
2000	62
2001	64
2002	81
2003	60
2004	81
2005	88
2006	104
2007	99
2008	102
2009	98
2010	144
2011	139
2012	119
2013	114
2014	96
2015	165
2016	122
2017	96
2018	94
2019	105
2020	96
2021	113
2022	122
2023	133
2024	137