How Many People Are Named Leni?
Complete statistics for the name Leni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Leni means 'loving' and is a rare female name, with only 1,671 people named Leni living in the US today, making up just 1 in 197,520 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of those named Leni being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Leni might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,765 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Leni Through the Generations
Leni, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly in 2023 when it peaked with 208 births, stands out as a very rare choice. With an estimated 1,671 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's clear that Leni is a name for the younger generation, with 1,389 of its bearers under the age of 30. The average age of someone named Leni is 20, indicating that it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among the younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Leni's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Leni
How Many People Have the Name Leni?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,671 people in the United States currently share the name Leni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 197,520 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Leni a Common or Rare Name?
Leni 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 Leni Mean?
Leni means "loving" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Leni in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Leni Most Popular?
The name Leni reached peak popularity in 2023, with 208 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Leni?
Approximately 1,671 people named Leni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,765. That works out to roughly 1 in 197,520 Americans.
Is Leni a rare name?
Leni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 197,520 Americans has this name.
What does the name Leni mean?
Leni means "loving" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Leni more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Leni are male and 98% are female.
When was Leni most popular?
Leni peaked in 2023 with 208 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.