Lennard
A masculine name of Germanic origin, potentially meaning "brave lion".
Name Census estimates that about 794 living Americans carry the first name Lennard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lennard today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lennard births was 1949 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lennard. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
794
~ 1 in 431,681 Americans
Peak year
1949
25 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,483
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Lennard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lennard from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 181 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lennard by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lennard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lennards live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Florida, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Lennard, while Louisiana, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lennard
The name Lennard originates from the Germanic languages, specifically from the Old German and Old English roots "Leonhard" or "Leinhard." It is derived from the elements "leun" meaning "lion" and "hart" meaning "brave" or "hardy." The name thus carries the meaning of "brave as a lion" or "lion-hearted."
The name Lennard gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in Germany and England, where it was often associated with strength, courage, and bravery. It was a common name among knights and warriors during this time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lennard can be found in the 9th century, when a Frankish nobleman named Lennard was mentioned in the court records of Charlemagne. Another notable early bearer of the name was Lennard of Paderborn, a German monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lennard. In the 13th century, Lennard of Châtillon was a French knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade. Lennard Fuchs, born in 1501, was a German botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties.
In the 16th century, Lennard Digges was an English mathematician and surveyor who made advancements in the field of cartography. Another notable Lennard was Lennard Euler, a Swiss mathematician and physicist born in 1707, who is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.
The name Lennard also appears in literature, such as in the works of Shakespeare, where a minor character named Lennard is mentioned in the play "King Henry VI, Part 2." Additionally, Lennard Salkeld was an English poet and playwright born in the late 16th century, known for his satirical works.
While the name Lennard has declined in popularity in recent times, it remains a strong and meaningful name with a rich historical background, evoking images of bravery, strength, and resilience.
People
Lennard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lennard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lennard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lennard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 794 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lennard going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 431,681 US residents.
Is Lennard a common name?
We classify Lennard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lennard most popular?
The single biggest year for Lennard was 1949, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lennard is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lennard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lennard in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.