Lenwood
Lenwood is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Lime tree wood or forest of lime trees.
Origin and history
Lenwood is an English masculine name derived from a place name or surname combining roots meaning 'lime tree' and 'wood'. Historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has since become very rare. Today it carries a classic, vintage charm associated with traditional surname-derived given names.
Popularity in the United States
2,423 babies in the United States have been named Lenwood since 1880. It ranks #2638 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (60.1 %)
- VA (25.8 %)
- SC (5.4 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
- PA (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 221 |
| 1920-1930 | 416 |
| 1930-1940 | 385 |
| 1940-1950 | 422 |
| 1950-1960 | 391 |
| 1960-1970 | 244 |
| 1970-1980 | 161 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Len, Lenny
Fun facts
- The name originated as an Old English habitational surname describing someone who lived near a linden or lime tree wood.
- Lenwood experienced its highest usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century before declining sharply.