Lennon: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LEN-uhn · 2 syllables
From Irish O Leannain (“descendant of Lover (Leannan)”) and from O Lonain (“descendant of Blackbird (Lonan)”).
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- LEN-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #214
- US babies a year
- about 1,729 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Lennon?
Lennon was the #214 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,729 babies. It’s rising: up 153% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #214 |
| England & Wales | #269 |
| Scotland | #249 |
| Northern Ireland | #270 |
| Ireland | #255 |
| Canada | #138 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Lennon?
Half of US adults named Lennon are older than 27; most are between 18 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Lennon
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Irish gender-neutral names
Questions about Lennon
How do you pronounce Lennon?
Lennon is pronounced LEN-uhn.
How popular is the name Lennon?
Lennon was the #214 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,729 babies. It’s rising: up 153% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Lennon?
Half of US adults named Lennon are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 74.