NAME PROFILE
Lennie
Lennie is a diminutive of the name Leonard, which has Germanic roots meaning 'brave lion.' This name conveys a sense of strength and courage, often associated with loyalty and friendship. It has a warm, approachable quality, making it endearing and familiar.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,725 |
| Gender | Female (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%NC — 23%MS — 19%AL — 18%TN — 17%
Notable People
Lennie Briscoe (Fictional character from *Law & Order*) · Lennie James (Actor, *The Walking Dead*) · Lennie Tristano (Jazz pianist and composer) · Lennie Rosenbluth (Former basketball player) · Lennie Gallant (Canadian singer-songwriter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Len
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