Leno
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leno was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
662 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1921 with 29 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, California, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
55 births recorded 2004–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2022 with 9 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leno’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #7271 | — |
| 1996 | #7971 | ↓700 |
| 2001 | #9243 | ↓1272 |
| 2002 | #9392 | ↓149 |
| 2004 | #8927 | ↑465 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓3128 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↑2184 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓2620 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↑260 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↑1423 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↑1099 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓2399 |
| 2016 | #8146 | ↑3962 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓1550 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↓1107 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↑4 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↑976 |
| 2023 | #12239 | ↓2416 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓110 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↑341 |
Frequently asked questions about Leno
Is Leno a popular name?
Yes — Leno currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leno more common for boys or girls?
Leno is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leno most popular?
Leno peaked in 1921 in United States, with 29 recorded births that year.
Is Leno rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leno’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1277 in 1909 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leno?
At least 717 babies have been recorded with the name Leno across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Leno popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leno appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Leno?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leno include Lenard.
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