Lenton
Lenton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement on the River Leen.
Origin and history
Lenton is an English name derived from an English surname and placename, most notably referring to Lenton in Nottinghamshire. The name originally denoted a settlement on the River Leen. It is rare in the United States, primarily used in the early to mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
657 babies in the United States have been named Lenton since 1880. It ranks #4019 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (86 %)
- FL (7 %)
- AL (3.5 %)
- MS (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 64 |
| 1920-1930 | 135 |
| 1930-1940 | 110 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 104 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated someone who lived near Lenton, a historic area in Nottingham, England.
- While similar to names like Trenton or Benton, Lenton remains rare in modern U.S. birth data.