Lennard
Lennard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave lion or lion-hearted.
Origin and history
Lennard is a Germanic name derived from elements meaning brave lion. It functions as a variant of the more common name Leonard. In the United States, it is relatively uncommon, maintaining a steady but rare presence over time.
Popularity in the United States
1,150 babies in the United States have been named Lennard since 1880. It ranks #3544 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.5 %)
- FL (19.2 %)
- LA (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 133 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 164 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 53 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Famous people named Lennard
- Lennard Pearce: Actor
- Lennard Maloney: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Len, Lenny, Lennie
Fun facts
- Lennard shares its historical root with Leonard, derived from the Old High German elements 'leo' (lion) and 'hart' (brave or strong).
- While used as a given name, Lennard is also widely encountered as an English and Low German patronymic surname.