Unisex · #255 in 2026

Lennox

Lennox or Lenox is the given name of:

Current Rank
#255
Peak Rank
#248 (2022)
Total Babies
16K
5-Yr Trend
+29%
👧 Girl peak #588 (6K total)
👦 Boy peak #248 (16K total)
👦As Boy Name
1918
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#248
Peak Rank
16K
Total Count
73
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1996
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#588
Peak Rank
6K
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lennox

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lennox or Lenox is the given name of:

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Origin & history
The name Lennox (alternatively Lenox) comes from Scotland , originating from Scottish words "len", used colloquially to mean to lean in or attempt, paired with "nox", a clipped negative. Put together, "len nox" meant "doesn't lean in". The phrase was used to describe a man who usually failed to make advances on the womenfolk of the village, or as a way of describing awkward traits.

The Story of Lennox

As a girl name

Lennox first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 496 Lennoxs were born — ranking #602 that year. As of 2026, Lennox ranks #691 for girls with 414 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 6K Lennoxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lennox first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 1,426 Lennoxs were born — ranking #248 that year. As of 2026, Lennox ranks #255 for boys with 1,363 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 16K Lennoxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lennox

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lennox is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lennox

What does the name Lennox mean?
Lennox or Lenox is the given name of:
How popular is Lennox in 2026?
In 2026, Lennox ranks #255 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,363 babies given the name that year.
When was Lennox most popular?
Lennox reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #248 that year with 1,426 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lennox most popular?
Lennox has historically been most popular in Delaware, Hawaii, West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lennox.
Is Lennox a unisex name?
Yes — Lennox is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 27% of Lennoxs assigned female and 73% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lennox?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lennox include Nickolas, Mickey, Killian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lennox

Lennox is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 16K births in the dataset. Lennox's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #248. Use the chart and map above to compare Lennox's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.