Lenin
2 countries#2884 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lenin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,727 births recorded 1925–2025 · currently #2884 · peaked in 2018 with 83 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2006–2006 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2006–2006 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lenin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2578 | — |
| 2007 | #2765 | ↓187 |
| 2008 | #2542 | ↑223 |
| 2009 | #2800 | ↓258 |
| 2010 | #2579 | ↑221 |
| 2011 | #3164 | ↓585 |
| 2012 | #3714 | ↓550 |
| 2013 | #2955 | ↑759 |
| 2014 | #3090 | ↓135 |
| 2015 | #2112 | ↑978 |
| 2016 | #2255 | ↓143 |
| 2017 | #2003 | ↑252 |
| 2018 | #1823 | ↑180 |
| 2019 | #2188 | ↓365 |
| 2020 | #2437 | ↓249 |
| 2021 | #2225 | ↑212 |
| 2022 | #2168 | ↑57 |
| 2023 | #2769 | ↓601 |
| 2024 | #2835 | ↓66 |
| 2025 | #2884 | ↓49 |
Frequently asked questions about Lenin
Is Lenin a popular name?
Yes — Lenin currently ranks #2884 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lenin more common for boys or girls?
Lenin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lenin most popular?
Lenin peaked in 2018 in United States, with 83 recorded births that year.
Is Lenin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lenin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4197 in 1925 to #2884 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lenin?
At least 1,730 babies have been recorded with the name Lenin across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lenin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lenin appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lenin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lenin include Lavon, Lennix, Lucciano.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Lenin in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.