Lennox Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lennox is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lennox?
Lennox is spelled L-E-N-N-O-X. The name has 6 letters.
Lennox at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Lennox likely means “elm grove” or “from Levenach,” deriving from a Scottish place name.
- Origin
- Lennox is commonly associated with Scotland and may derive from a regional place name in the country.
- Pronunciation
- LEN-oks · 2 syllables
Lennox Popularity in 2025
Rank#716
Recorded Births392
Rank#289
Recorded Births1,160
- Girls usage fell 29 places to #716 and recorded 22 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 25 places to #289 and recorded 164 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 Lennox Mean?
Lennox likely means “elm grove” or “from Levenach,” deriving from a Scottish place name.
Origin: Lennox is commonly associated with Scotland and may derive from a regional place name in the country.
How Do You Pronounce Lennox?
PronunciationLEN-oks
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lennox?
- History
- The name Lennox has historic use as a Scottish surname and has also been adopted as a given name over time.
Lennox 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 | 392 | #716 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,160 | #289 |
| 2024 | Girls | 414 | #687 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,324 | #264 |
| 2023 | Girls | 474 | #625 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,286 | #265 |
| 2022 | Girls | 488 | #611 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,427 | #248 |
| 2021 | Girls | 497 | #599 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,402 | #254 |
| 2020 | Girls | 494 | #589 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,169 | #292 |
| 2019 | Girls | 397 | #719 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,013 | #330 |
| 2018 | Girls | 458 | #648 |
| 2018 | Boys | 879 | #371 |
| 2017 | Girls | 441 | #666 |
| 2017 | Boys | 765 | #409 |
| 2016 | Girls | 397 | #716 |
| 2016 | Boys | 700 | #442 |
| 2015 | Girls | 379 | #743 |
| 2015 | Boys | 601 | #490 |
| 2014 | Girls | 214 | #1,156 |
| 2014 | Boys | 476 | #585 |
When Was Lennox 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.
2022 · Boys
1,427 recorded births
National rank #248
2021 · Boys
1,402 recorded births
National rank #254
2024 · Boys
1,324 recorded births
National rank #264
2023 · Boys
1,286 recorded births
National rank #265
Where Lennox 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #149 | 28 |
| LA | #154 | 33 |
| SC | #178 | 31 |
| MS | #182 | 17 |
| OH | #198 | 64 |
| VA | #216 | 41 |
| MD | #227 | 25 |
| KY | #227 | 24 |