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Leno

Boy

Meaning of Leno: Italian: 'lion'

Leno is a boy's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12009th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#12009

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

662

First recorded 1909 · peak 1921

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 12 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 6 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 5 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 7 babies2009: 5 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 6 babies2012: 7 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 9 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 6 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 6 babies2022: 7 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 5 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Leno per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 12.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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