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Lenni
UnisexMeaning of Lenni: German: 'brave lion'
Lenni is a unisex name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3247th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 2671st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3247
46 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2671
8 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
357
First recorded 1966 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
5% boys · 95% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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