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Lens
BoyMeaning of Lens: Dutch: short form of Laurentius
Lens is a boy's name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10528th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10528
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
37
First recorded 2014 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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