Total births
1,013
Girls' name · since 1921
Lenette
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 1,013 babies named Lenette, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,013
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Lenette is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,013 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lenette has been recorded 1,013 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2008.
- 1,013 total births
- 1921–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,013 girls have been named Lenette since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,013
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Lenette was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
37 babies were named Lenette in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Lenette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lenette's full recorded timeline at 1968, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lenette at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Lenette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2008
- Peak year (1960)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Lenette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lenette's strongest decade.
321 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Lenette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 21
1930s
21 births
- 1940s 104
1940s
104 births
- 1950s
1950s
206 births
- 1960s
1960s
321 births
- 1970s
1970s
176 births
- 1980s 106
1980s
106 births
- 1990s 58
1990s
58 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 321 births (32% of all-time use).
How Lenette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lenette's total volume
Lenette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lenette by state
Where Lenette concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 57 | 5.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Lenette's total US births 5.6%
Even split
57 of 1,013 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lenette? ▼
1,013 babies have been named Lenette since 1921. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1960 with 37 births.
When was Lenette most popular? ▼
Lenette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 321 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Lenette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lenette are California (57 births), New York (10 births), Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Lenette been used? ▼
Records for Lenette go back to 1921, giving 88 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Lenette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lena, Lenora, Lenore, Lennon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lenette's data
- Lenette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (321 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lenettes (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lenette
Nearby Names Like Lenette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lenette
Lena Girl
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Lenora Girl
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Lenore Girl
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Lennon Girl
#235 12,576 births
Lennox Girl
#688 5,409 births
Compare Lenette side by side: Lenette vs Lena Lenette vs Lenora Lenette vs Lenore
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1921–2008 (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. "Lenette: Baby Name Since 1921 - 1,013 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lenette. 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 Lenette 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 July 2026.