Total births
1,178
Girls' name · since 1919
Lenita
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 1,178 babies named Lenita, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,178
- total births
- 1919–2009
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1,178 girls have been named Lenita since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lenita recorded 1,178 times among girls since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2009.
- 1,178 total births
- 1919–2009 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,178 girls have been named Lenita since 1919, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,178
- total births
- 1919–2009
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Lenita was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
38 babies were named Lenita in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Lenita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lenita splits its recorded history at 1959: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lenita at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Lenita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2009
- Peak year (1960)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Lenita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lenita's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Lenita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 8
1910s
8 births
- 1920s 44
1920s
44 births
- 1930s 94
1930s
94 births
- 1940s
1940s
148 births
- 1950s
1950s
248 births
- 1960s
1960s
262 births
- 1970s
1970s
189 births
- 1980s
1980s
147 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 262 births (22% of all-time use).
How Lenita 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 Lenita's total volume
Lenita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lenita by state
Where Lenita concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Lenita's total US births 0.9%
Even split
11 of 1,178 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lenita? ▼
1,178 babies have been named Lenita since 1919. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1960 with 38 births.
When was Lenita most popular? ▼
Lenita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Lenita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lenita are California (11 births), Illinois (10 births), Oklahoma (7 births).
How long has the name Lenita been used? ▼
Lenita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 91 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Lenita? ▼
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 Lenita's data
- Lenita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lenitas (11 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 Lenita
Nearby Names Like Lenita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lenita
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Lenora Girl
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Lenore Girl
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Lennon Girl
#235 12,576 births
Lennox Girl
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Compare Lenita side by side: Lenita vs Lena Lenita vs Lenora Lenita vs Lenore
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1919–2009 (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. "Lenita: Baby Name Since 1919 - 1,178 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lenita. 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 Lenita 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.