How Many People Are Named Lenton?

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

Lenton
Very Rare
Old English

Lenton means 'enclosure' in Old English, making it a name rooted in history. Only 259 people named Lenton live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,272,229 Americans have this name. The majority of Lenton's, 86%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.

~608
Living in US
1 in 545,147
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Enclosure
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Resolute
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

879
Worldwide Bearers
#274,260
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
544
🇿🇲 Zambia
120
🇿🇦 South Africa
65
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
28
🇵🇭 Philippines
23
🇮🇩 Indonesia
19
🇮🇳 India
15
🇲🇼 Malawi
9
🇬🇧 England
8
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
259 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
92
Would be 30–60 (14%)
565
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 657 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
82

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

📜 Lenton Through the Generations

Lenton, a name steeped in historical significance, has seen its peak popularity in 1922 when 21 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, with most of those bearing it now in their golden years. As of today, there are 259 individuals named Lenton in the United States, with the majority, 565, being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been passed down through generations but hasn't gained widespread adoption among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 123
Florida 10
Alabama 5
Mississippi 5

✨ Similar Names to Lenton

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lenton's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Lenton

How Many People Have the Name Lenton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 608 people in the United States currently share the name Lenton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 545,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lenton a Common or Rare Name?

Lenton 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 Lenton Mean?

Lenton means "enclosure" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lenton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Lenton Most Popular?

The name Lenton reached peak popularity in 1922, with 21 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 Lenton?

Approximately 608 people named Lenton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 608. That works out to roughly 1 in 545,147 Americans.

Is Lenton a rare name?

Lenton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 545,147 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lenton mean?

Lenton means "enclosure" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Lenton more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lenton are male and 0% are female.

When was Lenton most popular?

Lenton peaked in 1922 with 21 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 US608
All-Time Births608
1 in X1 in 545,147
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1922
World Rank#274,260
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.