How Many People Are Named Len?

Complete statistics for the name Len: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Len
Very Rare
Germanic

Len, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 121,435 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With only 2,717 people bearing this name, it's clear that Len is a unique choice. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1958, with 125 births that year.

~1,132
Living in US
1 in 292,800
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Short form of Leonard
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable Traditional
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and reliability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,404
Worldwide Bearers
#10,176
Global Rank
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1,847
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,640
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,517
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,314
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,104
🇸🇬 Singapore
693
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
483
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇷🇺 Russia
450
🇮🇳 India
370

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,635 (97%)
♀ Female
82 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
277
Would be under 30 (6%)
1,116
Would be 30–60 (24%)
3,215
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 4,608 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Len Through the Generations

Len has been a steady presence through the generations, though its usage has remained relatively stable since its peak in 1958. Today, the majority of people named Len are over 60 years old, indicating that the name is often associated with older generations. This trend suggests that Len is a classic, old-school name that has maintained its charm despite changing times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 218
Texas 158
Illinois 146
Georgia 67
North Carolina 57
Ohio 48
Pennsylvania 46
Mississippi 38
Michigan 37
Louisiana 34

⭐ Famous People Named Len

Len is a masculine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Leonard. It may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Len

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Len's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Len

How Many People Have the Name Len?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,132 people in the United States currently share the name Len. That works out to roughly 1 in every 292,800 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Len a Common or Rare Name?

Len is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Len Mean?

Len means "Short form of Leonard" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Len in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Len Most Popular?

The name Len reached peak popularity in 1958, with 125 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Len?

Approximately 1,132 people named Len live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,132. That works out to roughly 1 in 292,800 Americans.

Is Len a rare name?

Len is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 292,800 Americans has this name.

What does the name Len mean?

Len means "Short form of Leonard" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Len more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Len are male and 3% are female.

When was Len most popular?

Len peaked in 1958 with 125 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,132
All-Time Births1,132
1 in X1 in 292,800
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1958
World Rank#10,176
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.