Boy · #6,387 in 2026

Lenward

Name: Popularity of the name Lenward in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lenward, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,387

Peak Rank

#1,837 (1935)

Total Babies

352

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1982

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#1837

Peak Rank

352

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lenward

Lenward first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 15 Lenwards were born — ranking #1,837 that year. As of 2026, Lenward ranks #6,387 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 352 Lenwards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lenward

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lenward 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 Lenward

What does the name Lenward mean?

Lenward is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lenward in 2026?

In 2026, Lenward ranks #6,387 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lenward most popular?

Lenward reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #1,837 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lenward most popular?

Lenward has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lenward.

Is Lenward a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lenward is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lenward?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lenward include Leory, Laurin, Leodis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lenward

Lenward is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 352 births in the dataset. Lenward's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #1,837. Use the chart and map above to compare Lenward'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.