Leno
Leno is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Lover of horses or light, depending on the full name from which it is derived (e.g., Filippo or Helena).
Origin and history
Leno is traditionally an Italian short form of names ending in -leno or derived as a diminutive of Lorenzo or Filippo. It has also functioned as a rare standalone given name and surname in the United States. Its usage in the U.S. remains uncommon, maintaining a distinct, vintage sound.
Popularity in the United States
656 babies in the United States have been named Leno since 1880. It ranks #4020 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1899.
States where it is most popular
- PA (52.4 %)
- CA (23.8 %)
- MI (23.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 137 |
| 1920-1930 | 190 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 56 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 36 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Fun facts
- Leno originated primarily as a hypocoristic suffix truncation for traditional Italian masculine names.
- Fewer than 700 boys have been given the first name Leno in official U.S. birth records since 1880.