Len Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEN / lɛnEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Brave; Hebrew: God has favored
Historical & Cultural Background
Len is often considered a diminutive of the name Leonard, which has Germanic roots meaning 'brave lion.' In Hebrew contexts, it is sometimes associated with the meaning of divine favor. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the decades.
Trend Summary
Len has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lenny
- Leonard
International Variants
- Len (English)
- Lennart (Swedish)
- Leon (Spanish)
Famous people named Len
Len Goodman was a British professional dancer and television presenter known for his role on 'Strictly Come Dancing.'.
Len Dawson was an American football quarterback who played for the Kansas City Chiefs and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Len Wiseman is an American film director and producer, best known for directing the 'Underworld' film series.
Len McCluskey is a British trade union leader who served as the General Secretary of Unite the Union.
Fictional characters named Len
Len is a character in the anime series 'Kagamine Rin and Len,' known for being one of the Vocaloid singers.
Len is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' where he serves as a young mage.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Len was first seen in the United States in 1880. Len has ranked as high as #1025 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Len has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Len (1973)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 7 |
1881 | 11 |
1882 | 9 |
1883 | 10 |
1884 | 10 |
1885 | 14 |
1886 | 6 |
1887 | 8 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 6 |
1890 | 11 |
1892 | 7 |
1893 | 6 |
1894 | 8 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 6 |
1898 | 7 |
1899 | 7 |
1900 | 10 |
1902 | 9 |
1903 | 9 |
1904 | 9 |
1905 | 11 |
1906 | 14 |
1907 | 14 |
1909 | 11 |
1910 | 10 |
1911 | 8 |
1912 | 24 |
1913 | 22 |
1914 | 20 |
1915 | 28 |
1916 | 31 |
1917 | 34 |
1918 | 34 |
1919 | 31 |
1920 | 44 |
1921 | 33 |
1922 | 32 |
1923 | 30 |
1924 | 26 |
1925 | 29 |
1926 | 28 |
1927 | 24 |
1928 | 36 |
1929 | 32 |
1930 | 36 |
1931 | 38 |
1932 | 39 |
1933 | 28 |
1934 | 34 |
1935 | 38 |
1936 | 32 |
1937 | 34 |
1938 | 38 |
1939 | 43 |
1940 | 47 |
1941 | 49 |
1942 | 37 |
1943 | 44 |
1944 | 49 |
1945 | 54 |
1946 | 65 |
1947 | 83 |
1948 | 76 |
1949 | 56 |
1950 | 66 |
1951 | 58 |
1952 | 92 |
1953 | 78 |
1954 | 70 |
1955 | 77 |
1956 | 79 |
1957 | 94 |
1958 | 119 |
1959 | 96 |
1960 | 121 |
1961 | 109 |
1962 | 94 |
1963 | 89 |
1964 | 90 |
1965 | 77 |
1966 | 71 |
1967 | 71 |
1968 | 85 |
1969 | 89 |
1970 | 114 |
1971 | 71 |
1972 | 54 |
1973 | 55 |
1974 | 38 |
1975 | 32 |
1976 | 44 |
1977 | 30 |
1978 | 27 |
1979 | 29 |
1980 | 26 |
1981 | 23 |
1982 | 22 |
1983 | 23 |
1984 | 16 |
1985 | 24 |
1986 | 18 |
1987 | 21 |
1988 | 15 |
1989 | 20 |
1990 | 14 |
1991 | 15 |
1992 | 9 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 10 |
1995 | 13 |
1996 | 13 |
1997 | 12 |
1998 | 10 |
1999 | 8 |
2000 | 12 |
2001 | 8 |
2002 | 5 |
2003 | 10 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 11 |
2006 | 12 |
2007 | 10 |
2008 | 5 |
2009 | 12 |
2010 | 13 |
2011 | 9 |
2012 | 14 |
2013 | 8 |
2014 | 15 |
2015 | 12 |
2016 | 10 |
2017 | 8 |
2018 | 10 |
2019 | 9 |
2020 | 7 |
2021 | 7 |
2022 | 11 |
2023 | 12 |
2024 | 8 |