Total births
657
Boys' name · since 1913
Lenton
Lenton has 657 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1922 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 657
- total births
- 1913–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Lenton sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 657 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Lenton recorded 657 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1994.
- 657 total births
- 1913–1994 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
657 boys have been named Lenton since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1994.
- 657
- total births
- 1913–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Lenton was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
21 babies were named Lenton in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Lenton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lenton's full recorded timeline at 1946, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lenton at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Lenton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1994
- Peak year (1922)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Lenton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lenton's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Lenton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
64 births
- 1920s
1920s
135 births
- 1930s
1930s
110 births
- 1940s
1940s
111 births
- 1950s
1950s
104 births
- 1960s
1960s
55 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 135 births (21% of all-time use).
How Lenton 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 Lenton's total volume
Lenton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lenton by state
Where Lenton concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 123 | 18.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.8% |
Georgia share of Lenton's total US births 18.7%
Even split
123 of 657 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lenton? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 657 babies named Lenton. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 21 births.
When was Lenton most popular? ▼
Lenton was most popular in the 1920s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Lenton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lenton are Georgia (123 births), Florida (10 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Lenton been used? ▼
Lenton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 82 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Lenton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lennox, Lenard, Lenny, Lennon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lenton's data
- Lenton's decade-level peak was the 1920s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Lentons (123 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Lenton
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lenton
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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, 1913–1994 (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. "Lenton: Baby Name Since 1913 - 657 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lenton. 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 Lenton 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.