Lenard
Lenard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave lion, strong as a lion.
Origin and history
Lenard is a variant of the name Leonard, derived from Old High German elements meaning lion and brave or strong. While historically used in the United States, it is a less common spelling variant of the more standard Leonard. It has seen low usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
9,997 babies in the United States have been named Lenard since 1880. It ranks #1196 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.3 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- MS (7.6 %)
- LA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 100 |
| 1890-1900 | 118 |
| 1900-1910 | 213 |
| 1910-1920 | 952 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,938 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,420 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,224 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,206 |
| 1960-1970 | 938 |
| 1970-1980 | 663 |
| 1980-1990 | 542 |
| 1990-2000 | 319 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Lenard
- Lenard McKelvey: Radio Host, Television Personality
Nicknames
Len, Lenny
Fun facts
- Lenard developed as a phonetic spelling variant of the classic Germanic name Leonard.