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Lenny
BoyMeaning of Lenny: German: 'brave lion'
Lenny is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 1131st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 142nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1131
189 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#142
382 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
9,035
First recorded 1914 · peak 1960
Trend
rising
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
92% boys · 8% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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