Lennox
Lennox is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Place of elms or elm grove.
Origin and history
Lennox originated as a Scottish place name and surname derived from the district of Lennox, referring to a place where elm trees grow. Historically used predominantly as a masculine or surname-derived name, it has risen rapidly as a modern unisex name in the United States, gaining significant popularity for girls in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,409 babies in the United States have been named Lennox since 1880. It ranks #2343 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #622.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.3 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 44 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,601 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,759 |
Nicknames
Len, Lennie, Lenny, Lex
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Gaelic region of Leamhnachd in Scotland, centered around the River Leven.
- Over half of all published U.S. female births recorded with the name Lennox have occurred since 2020.