Lennie
Lennie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave lion or light.
Origin and history
Lennie originated as a diminutive for names like Leonard, Eleanor, or Lenora, but it is also used as an independent given name. Historically given to both boys and girls, it has maintained a quiet presence in U.S. birth records over the past century. Today, it fits right in with the popularity of vintage, friendly-sounding nicknames used as standalone names.
Popularity in the United States
4,835 babies in the United States have been named Lennie since 1880. It ranks #2514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.1 %)
- AL (14.1 %)
- TN (13.9 %)
- MS (12.9 %)
- NC (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 234 |
| 1890-1900 | 417 |
| 1900-1910 | 511 |
| 1910-1920 | 869 |
| 1920-1930 | 746 |
| 1930-1940 | 489 |
| 1940-1950 | 476 |
| 1950-1960 | 341 |
| 1960-1970 | 178 |
| 1970-1980 | 138 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 94 |
| 2020-2029 | 260 |
Famous people named Lennie
- Lennie Goodings: Publisher, Author
Nicknames
Len, Lenna
Fun facts
- Although long used as a nickname for Leonard or Eleanor, Lennie has been registered as an independent given name in the U.S. since the 19th century.
- While used for females, Lennie has historically been given to both boys and girls in the United States.