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Lennin

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEN-in /ˈlɛn.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Variously a spelling of Lennon (from Irish O Leannain, 'a lover; a little cloak/cape') and a use of the surname Lenin; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lover; a little cloak: Lennin is linked to Lennon. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'LEN-in').
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningVariously a spelling of Lennon (from Irish O Leannain, 'a lover; a little cloak/cape') and a use of the surname Lenin; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7509 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lennin is variously a spelling of Lennon (from Irish O Leannain, 'a lover; a little cloak/cape') and a use of the surname Lenin (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'LEN-in'; nickname Lenny).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern given name. Rare in this form, a-lover at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lennon comes from Irish O Leannain, 'a lover; a little cloak/cape' — Lennin is a spelling (also a use of the surname Lenin), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEN-in').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Lennon — routes layered

Variations

LennonLeninLennan

Nicknames

Lenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lennin mean?

Lennin is variously a spelling of Lennon (Irish 'a lover; a little cloak') and a use of the surname Lenin; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lennin?

It's said LEN-in /ˈlɛn.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lennin a boy or girl name?

Lennin is a boy's name.

How popular is Lennin?

Lennin is a rare name in the U.S.

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