Lennox
Lennox is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Place of elms, or smoothly flowing waters associated with the River Leven.
Origin and history
Lennox is derived from a Scottish place name and surname rooted in the Gaelic term 'Levenach', meaning 'place of elms' or 'with many elm trees'. Historically associated with the Scottish region of Lennox, it has evolved into a stylish unisex given name in the modern era. In the United States, it has experienced a rapid rise in popularity for boys during the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
14,330 babies in the United States have been named Lennox since 1880. It ranks #997 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #264.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 18 |
| 1950-1960 | 37 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 609 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,565 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,768 |
Famous people named Lennox
- Lennox Lewis: Boxer, Athlete
- Lennox Miller: Track and Field Athlete
Nicknames
Len, Lenny, Lox
Fun facts
- The name originally designated the district of Lennox in Scotland, centered around the River Leven and Loch Lomond.
- More than half of all U.S. boys named Lennox since 1880 were born between 2020 and 2025.