Lennon Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Lennon is often chosen by parents who are music lovers or fans of The Beatles.

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A Deep Dive

Lennon Overview

Meaning

Lover, sweetheart, blackbird

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Stemmed from the Irish Gaelic surname “Ó Leannáin,” meaning “descendant of Leannán.” Leannán translates to “lover” or “sweetheart.”

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛnən/

Popularity

Lennon has gained traction in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA and the UK. In 2023, Lennon ranked #688 for boys and #299 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Cool, Unique, Edgy

Associated Traits

Artistic, modern, free-spirited

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with John Lennon, the iconic member of The Beatles, symbolizing creativity and peace.
A Deep Dive

Lennon Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Leonard, Lennox, Linden, Landon, Levi, Leon

Common Nicknames

Lenni, Lenny-Boo, Noni, Lilo, Leny

Diminutives

Lenny, Len, Leno, Nonie, Leo

Famous People

  • John Lennon
    (Musician)
  • Julian Lennon
    (Musician)
  • Lennon Parham
    (American Actress and Comedian)
  • Sean Lennon
    (Musician)
  • Lennon Murphy
    (Singer-Songwriter)
  • Lennon Stella
    (Singer and Actress)
  • Lennon Lacy
    (Student)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lennon Gates
    ("Sweet/Vicious," TV Series)
  • "Lennon's Song"
    (Novel)
  • Lennon Parham
    ("Playing House," TV Series)
  • "Lennon's Letters"
    (Play)
  • "Lennon Naked"
    (TV Movie)
  • Lennon McCoy
    ("Grimm," TV Series)
  • "Lennon's Dream"
    (Song)

Places

  • Lennon Village
    (Brittany, France)
  • Lennon City
    (Michigan, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Lennon?

The name Lennon, translating to “lover” or “sweetheart,” and is often associated with affection, protection, warmth, and security.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lennon?

Stemming from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Leannáin, the name Lennon means “descendant of Leannán.” Leannán translates to “lover” or “sweetheart,” giving the name a loving and affectionate feel.

Lennon Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lennon in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2282022#2432023
Top 3 Rankings#2282022#2372021#2432023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lennon

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023243
(-15 from 2022)
1255
(-62 from 2022)
0.07175
2022228
(+9 from 2021)
1317
(+42 from 2021)
0.07345
2021237
(+62 from 2020)
1275
(+199 from 2020)
0.07117
2020299
(+89 from 2019)
1076
(+276 from 2019)
0.06087
2019388
(+46 from 2018)
800
(+72 from 2018)
0.04360
2018434
(+11 from 2017)
728
(+18 from 2017)
0.03915
2017445
(+34 from 2016)
710
(+56 from 2016)
0.03758
2016479
(+39 from 2015)
654
(+48 from 2015)
0.03378
2015518
(+179 from 2014)
606
(+202 from 2014)
0.03106
2014697
(+232 from 2013)
404
(+131 from 2013)
0.02065
2013929
(+694 from 2012)
273
(+140 from 2012)
0.01416
20121623
(+135 from 2011)
133
(+17 from 2011)
0.00686
20111758
(+583 from 2010)
116
(+35 from 2010)
0.00599
20102341
(+459 from 2009)
81
(+18 from 2009)
0.00413
20092800
(-48 from 2008)
63
(-3 from 2008)
0.00311
20082752
(+848 from 2007)
66
(+21 from 2007)
0.00317
20073600
(+564 from 2006)
45
(+10 from 2006)
0.00213
20064164
(+1272 from 2005)
35
(+12 from 2005)
0.00167
20055436
(-945 from 2004)
23
(-7 from 2004)
0.00113
20044491
(+2715 from 2003)
30
(+15 from 2003)
0.00149
20037206
(-3317 from 2002)
15
(-18 from 2002)
0.00075
20023889
(+2730 from 2001)
33
(+17 from 2001)
0.00167
20016619
(+5182 from 2000)
16
(+9 from 2000)
0.00081
200011801
(+886 from 1999)
7
(+1 from 1999)
0.00035
199912687
(-2565 from 1998)
6
(-2 from 1998)
0.00031
199810122
(-1788 from 1997)
8
(-2 from 1997)
0.00041
19978334
(+2235 from 1996)
10
(+3 from 1996)
0.00052
199610569
(-55 from 1995)
7
No change from 1995
0.00037
199510514
(+2915 from 1994)
7
(+2 from 1994)
0.00036
199413429
(-113 from 1992)
5
No change from 1992
0.00026
19930
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
199213316
(-171 from 1991)
5
No change from 1991
0.00025
199113145
(-2235 from 1986)
5
No change from 1986
0.00025
19900
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0
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0.0000
19890
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0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
198610910
(-1801 from 1981)
5
(-1 from 1981)
0.00027
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19819109
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6
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0.00034
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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19760
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American States Popularity Rankings for Lennon

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4152021#4252022#3922023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4822021#4862022#5342023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1522021#1442022#2022023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1212021#1152022#1202023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2282021#1762022#2002023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3852021#4072022#3482023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#842021#1022022#802023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1522021#682022#1122023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2632021#2612022#2682023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1232021#992022#712023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1622021#1982022#1542023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3922021#4442022#4022023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1942021#2412022#1912023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1852021#2172022#2502023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3212021#2502022#3072023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3032021#2532022#2952023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1832021#1332022#2492023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#562021#802022#1302023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2312021#3852022#2652023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1452021#1482022#1732023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1072021#592022#1412023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4762021#3762022#3812023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2792021#3102022#2172023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4742021#5942022#2732023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1642021#3142022#2382023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2332021#3592022#2522023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5042021#3232022#2492023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2262021#2732022#4892023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2392021#2182022#2982023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4542021#3712022#2272023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3562021#2802022#2562023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2902021#2702022#2462023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#672021#392022#262023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#372021#942022#702023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3022021#2002022#4552023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1272021#1102022#1262023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2602021#2352022#2812023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1372021#1112022#1642023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4512020#2772022#2252023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3452020#4162021#4682022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#832020#1152021#1072022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1682020#1562022#3362023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1072020#2502021#1282023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#902022#932023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1982022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#982020

Popularity Rankings for Lennon in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#792021#892022#592023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9742020#7452021#7622022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8562023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lennon a Name for Boys or Girls?

In recent years, Lennon has become a favorite for both boys and girls, thanks to its association with the iconic musician John Lennon, transcending gender norms.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lennon

Lennon in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • John Lennon (Musician, 1940–1980): Co-founder of The Beatles, he was a prominent singer-songwriter and peace activist.
  • Julian Lennon (Musician, born 1963): An English singer and songwriter, and the son of John Lennon.
  • Lennon Parham (Actress, born 1976): An American actress and comedian, recognized for her roles in various TV comedies.
  • Sean Lennon (Musician, born 1975): An American musician, songwriter, and producer, the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
  • Lennon Murphy (Singer, born 1982): An American singer-songwriter and record producer.
  • Lennon Stella (Singer, born 1999): A Canadian singer and actress, initially famous from the TV show "Nashville."
  • Lennon Lacy (Student, 1995–2014): An American high school student whose mysterious death prompted national attention and calls for justice.
  • Lennon Gates ("Sweet/Vicious," 2016 TV Series): A college student who secretly fights against sexual assault on campus.
  • "Lennon's Song" (2015 Novel): Follows the emotional journey of a young girl dealing with loss and discovering her own voice.
  • Lennon Parham ("Playing House," 2014 TV Series): Portrays Maggie Caruso, a woman who moves back to her hometown to help her best friend raise a baby.
  • "Lennon's Letters" (2017 Play): A dramatic exploration of the life and times of a famous musician through his personal correspondence.
  • Lennon ("Lennon Naked," 2010 TV Movie): A biographical film focusing on the personal life and struggles of the musician.
  • Lennon McCoy ("Grimm," 2011 TV Series): A recurring character who is entangled in the supernatural happenings in Portland.
  • "Lennon's Dream" (2019 Song): A melodic tribute to the aspirations and ideals of a cultural icon.
  • Lennon Village (Brittany, France): A small village in the Finistère department, featuring historic churches and charming countryside.
  • Lennon Park (London, UK): A public park located in the borough of Lewisham, offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Lennon Island (Nunavut, Canada): An island located in the Arctic Archipelago, part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region.
  • Lennon Point (British Columbia, Canada): A coastal headland on Vancouver Island, offering scenic views of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Lennon City (Michigan, USA): A village in Shiawassee County, featuring a mix of residential and agricultural areas.
  • Lennon Monument (Reykjavik, Iceland): A sculpture dedicated to John Lennon located near the Harpa Concert Hall.
  • Lennon Street (Melbourne, Australia): A residential street in the suburb of Parkville, with historical significance.

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