Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Lens

A lens is a transmissive optical device that focuses or disperses a light beam by means of refraction. A simple lens consists of a single piece of transparent material, while a compound lens consists of several simple lenses (elements), usually arranged along a common axis. Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic and are ground, polished, or molded to the required shape.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#8,914 (2023)
Total Babies
31
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#8914
Peak Rank
31
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lens

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

A lens is a transmissive optical device that focuses or disperses a light beam by means of refraction. A simple lens consists of a single piece of transparent material, while a compound lens consists of several simple lenses (elements), usually arranged along a common axis. Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic and are ground, polished, or molded to the required shape.

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The Story of Lens

Lens first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 8 Lenss were born — ranking #8,914 that year. As of 2026, Lens ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Lenss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lens

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

  • Lenz
  • Lins
  • Linz
  • Luns
  • Lunz
  • Linns
  • Lines
  • Lanes
  • Loans
  • Lense
  • Loins
  • Lawns

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lens

What does the name Lens mean?
A lens is a transmissive optical device that focuses or disperses a light beam by means of refraction. A simple lens consists of a single piece of transparent material, while a compound lens consists of several simple lenses (elements), usually arranged along a common axis. Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic and are ground, polished, or molded to the required shape.
How popular is Lens in 2026?
In 2026, Lens ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lens most popular?
Lens reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,914 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Lens a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lens is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lens?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lens include Carmi, Florin, Nelo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lens

Lens is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Lens's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,914. Use the chart and map above to compare Lens'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.