Unisex · #1,454 in 2026

Lenox

Current Rank
#1,454
Peak Rank
#1,184 (2023)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+2%
👧 Girl peak #3,091 (510 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,184 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#1184
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
61
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2001
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#3091
Peak Rank
510
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Lenox

As a girl name

Lenox first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 54 Lenoxs were born — ranking #3,091 that year. As of 2026, Lenox ranks #6,616 for girls with 17 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 510 Lenoxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lenox first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 172 Lenoxs were born — ranking #1,184 that year. As of 2026, Lenox ranks #1,454 for boys with 126 births, holding steady (+2%). In total, more than 2K Lenoxs 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 Lenox

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lenox

What does the name Lenox mean?
Lenox is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lenox in 2026?
In 2026, Lenox ranks #1,454 among boys' names in the U.S., with 126 babies given the name that year.
When was Lenox most popular?
Lenox reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #1,184 that year with 172 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lenox most popular?
Lenox has historically been most popular in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lenox.
Is Lenox a unisex name?
Yes — Lenox is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Lenoxs assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lenox?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lenox include Jakobi, Oskar, Thorin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lenox

Lenox is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Lenox's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #1,184. Use the chart and map above to compare Lenox'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.