Lennex
A modern invented name inspired by the surname Lennox.
Name Census estimates that about 221 living Americans carry the first name Lennex. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 58.7% of registrations being male. The average person named Lennex today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lennex births was 2022 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lennex. 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
221
~ 1 in 1,550,925 Americans
Peak year
2022
26 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,050
Tracked since 2009
Gender
Gender distribution for Lennex
Lennex is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 223 total registrations, 131 (58.7%) were male and 92 (41.3%) were female.
Lennex as a male name
- Ranked #8,050 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (15 births)
Lennex as a female name
- Ranked #14,451 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (13 births)
Popularity
Lennex: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lennex from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 118 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lennex 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 Lennex during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lennex
The given name Lennex has its roots in the ancient Gaelic language, originating from the Celtic regions of Scotland and Ireland. This name can be traced back to the 5th century AD, when the Celtic tribes inhabited the British Isles. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "lenn," meaning "cloak" or "mantle," and "ech," meaning "horse," suggesting a possible connection to horsemen or warriors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lennex can be found in the ancient Irish text "Annals of the Four Masters," which chronicles the history of Ireland from the earliest times to the 17th century. In this text, the name appears as "Lennox," referring to a prominent Scottish clan from the region of the same name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lennex or its variations. One of the most famous was Lennex de Dunblane (1050-1122), a Scottish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. Another notable figure was Lennex MacGregor (1570-1624), a renowned Scottish warrior and clan chief known for his bravery and leadership in battles against the English.
In the 13th century, Lennex de Balmerino (1220-1298) was a prominent Scottish philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of theology and metaphysics. His writings influenced the intellectual discourse of the time and were widely read across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Lennex Galloway (1492-1557) was a Scottish artist and painter renowned for his intricate portraits and religious artwork. His works adorned the walls of many churches and noble households throughout Scotland and England.
In more recent times, Lennex MacDonald (1890-1965) was a Scottish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1935 to 1945, leading the country through the turbulent years of World War II.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Lennex throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
People
Lennex + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lennex: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lennex?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 221 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lennex 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 1,550,925 US residents.
Is Lennex a common name?
We classify Lennex as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 223 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lennex most popular?
The single biggest year for Lennex was 2022, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lennex is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lennex a male name?
Yes, 58.7% of people registered as Lennex 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.