Leni
5 countries#1173 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leni was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,962 births recorded 1938–2025 · currently #1173 · peaked in 2023 with 208 births
Most common in: California, New York, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,256 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2008 with 152 births
Most common in: Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Isère, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
389 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #358 · peaked in 2021 with 46 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
347 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #860 · peaked in 2021 with 41 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
21 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 2025 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
21 births recorded 2021–2025 · currently #259 · peaked in 2025 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leni’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5233 | — |
| 2007 | #7092 | ↓1859 |
| 2008 | #5955 | ↑1137 |
| 2009 | #4482 | ↑1473 |
| 2010 | #4974 | ↓492 |
| 2011 | #4244 | ↑730 |
| 2012 | #4121 | ↑123 |
| 2013 | #4422 | ↓301 |
| 2014 | #3848 | ↑574 |
| 2015 | #3767 | ↑81 |
| 2016 | #3139 | ↑628 |
| 2017 | #2964 | ↑175 |
| 2018 | #2254 | ↑710 |
| 2019 | #1919 | ↑335 |
| 2020 | #1924 | ↓5 |
| 2021 | #1750 | ↑174 |
| 2022 | #1521 | ↑229 |
| 2023 | #1195 | ↑326 |
| 2024 | #1242 | ↓47 |
| 2025 | #1173 | ↑69 |
Frequently asked questions about Leni
Is Leni a popular name?
Yes — Leni currently ranks #1173 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leni more common for boys or girls?
Leni is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leni most popular?
Leni peaked in 2023 in United States, with 208 recorded births that year.
Is Leni rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leni’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3847 in 1938 to #1173 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leni?
At least 3,607 babies have been recorded with the name Leni across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Leni popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leni appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leni?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leni include Kassandra, Klover, Scarlette, Susanna.
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