Lennon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lennon is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lennon?
Lennon is spelled L-E-N-N-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Lennon at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- The surname Lennon derives from an Irish Gaelic personal name often interpreted as “lover” or “descendant of Lonán.”
- Origin
- Lennon is a surname of Irish origin linked to Gaelic roots and is used as a given name in contemporary contexts.
- Pronunciation
- LEN-nun · 2 syllables
Lennon Popularity in 2025
Rank#214
Recorded Births1,421
Rank#807
Recorded Births308
- Girls usage rose 21 places to #214 and recorded 101 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 22 places to #807 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lennon Mean?
The surname Lennon derives from an Irish Gaelic personal name often interpreted as “lover” or “descendant of Lonán.”
Origin: Lennon is a surname of Irish origin linked to Gaelic roots and is used as a given name in contemporary contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Lennon?
PronunciationLEN-nun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lennon?
- History
- Lennon has historical usage as an Irish surname; its adoption as a given name is more recent and influenced by cultural figures.
Lennon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,421 | #214 |
| 2025 | Boys | 308 | #807 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,320 | #235 |
| 2024 | Boys | 320 | #785 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,258 | #243 |
| 2023 | Boys | 345 | #756 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,318 | #228 |
| 2022 | Boys | 412 | #663 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,278 | #237 |
| 2021 | Boys | 401 | #673 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,078 | #299 |
| 2020 | Boys | 369 | #690 |
| 2019 | Girls | 800 | #388 |
| 2019 | Boys | 346 | #712 |
| 2018 | Girls | 728 | #434 |
| 2018 | Boys | 369 | #677 |
| 2017 | Girls | 710 | #445 |
| 2017 | Boys | 381 | #667 |
| 2016 | Girls | 654 | #479 |
| 2016 | Boys | 451 | #596 |
| 2015 | Girls | 606 | #518 |
| 2015 | Boys | 442 | #609 |
| 2014 | Girls | 404 | #697 |
| 2014 | Boys | 359 | #695 |
When Was Lennon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
1,421 recorded births
National rank #214
2024 · Girls
1,320 recorded births
National rank #235
2022 · Girls
1,318 recorded births
National rank #228
2021 · Girls
1,278 recorded births
National rank #237
Where Lennon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #30 | 19 |
| SD | #51 | 15 |
| ME | #57 | 15 |
| NE | #72 | 25 |
| NH | #82 | 14 |
| MN | #91 | 56 |
| WI | #93 | 50 |
| IA | #96 | 31 |