Lenard
Every Lenard since 1880 — 10,004 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lenard
Lenard is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,132 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 10,004 American babies have been named Lenard. Its peak came in 1925, when 204 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lenard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lenard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #13,132 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,086 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,500 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,939 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,855 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,640 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,558 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,366 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,567 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,425 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,184 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,318 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,619 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,846 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,387 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,982 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,993 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,449 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #5,979 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #4,002 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,394 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,215 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,737 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,605 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,313 |
| 1995 | — | — | 28 | #2,657 |
| 1990 | — | — | 43 | #1,828 |
| 1985 | — | — | 46 | #1,464 |
| 1980 | — | — | 71 | #1,074 |
| 1975 | — | — | 52 | #1,172 |
| 1970 | — | — | 84 | #883 |
| 1965 | — | — | 100 | #741 |
| 1960 | — | — | 130 | #690 |
| 1955 | — | — | 121 | #665 |
| 1950 | — | — | 129 | #603 |
| 1945 | — | — | 106 | #588 |
| 1940 | — | — | 129 | #508 |
| 1935 | — | — | 136 | #488 |
| 1930 | — | — | 167 | #458 |
| 1925 | — | — | 204 | #420 |
| 1920 | — | — | 201 | #421 |
| 1915 | — | — | 107 | #539 |
| 1910 | — | — | 32 | #495 |
| 1905 | — | — | 25 | #442 |
| 1900 | — | — | 20 | #544 |
| 1895 | — | — | 20 | #447 |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #952 |
| 1885 | — | — | 16 | #472 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #716 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lenard in 2025?
Lenard ranked #13,132 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lenard?
10,004 babies have been named Lenard in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lenard most popular?
Lenard peaked in 1925, when 204 newborns received the name.
Is Lenard a boy or girl name?
Lenard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lenard rising or falling?
Lenard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.