Total births
9,997
Boys' name · since 1880
Lenard
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 9,997 babies named Lenard, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7772
- among boys today
- 9,997
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lenard is the #7772 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 9,997 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lenard has been recorded 9,997 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #7772 nationally and more common than 46% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #7772 among boys today
- 9,997 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lenard is currently the #7772 boys' name in America, more common than 46% of boys - 9,997 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #7772
- among boys today
- 9,997
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other boys
Lenard vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7772
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 46% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Lenard was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
204 babies were named Lenard in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
How Lenard compares
9,997 Top 8% higher than 92% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lenard's all-time total is 27x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lenard | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,997 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 204 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lenard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lenard's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 204, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lenard at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1925
Current rank
#7,772
Active since
1880
Lenard popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1925)
- 204
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Lenard popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1928 (Lenard as girls' name)
Lenard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lenard's strongest decade.
1,938 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Lenard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 100
1880s
100 births
- 1890s 118
1890s
118 births
- 1900s 213
1900s
213 births
- 1910s
1910s
952 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,938 births
- 1930s
1930s
1,420 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,224 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,206 births
- 1960s
1960s
938 births
- 1970s 663
1970s
663 births
- 1980s 542
1980s
542 births
- 1990s 319
1990s
319 births
- 2000s 186
2000s
186 births
- 2010s 133
2010s
133 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,938 births (19% of all-time use).
How Lenard compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lenard's total volume
Lenard vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lenard by state
Where Lenard concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 682 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 447 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 419 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 419 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 377 | 3.8% |
| #6 | California | | 358 | 3.6% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 349 | 3.5% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 319 | 3.2% |
Texas share of Lenard's total US births 6.8%
Even split
682 of 9,997 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Lenard appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lenard? ▼
9,997 babies have been named Lenard since 1880. It currently ranks #7772 among boys. The peak year was 1925 with 204 births.
When was Lenard most popular? ▼
Lenard was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,938 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Lenard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lenard are Texas (682 births), Illinois (447 births), Georgia (419 births).
How long has the name Lenard been used? ▼
Lenard has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lenard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lennox, Lenny, Lennon, Len, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lenard's data
- Lenard's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,938 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lenards (682 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lenard
Nearby Names Like Lenard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lenard
Lennox Boy
#264 14,330 births
Lenny Boy
#1372 8,299 births
Lennon Boy
#786 8,003 births
Len Boy
#8995 4,514 births
Lennie Boy
#10958 2,890 births
Compare Lenard side by side: Lenard vs Lennox Lenard vs Lenny Lenard vs Lennon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lenard
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lenard: #7772 Boys' Name - 9,997 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lenard. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lenard draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.