Lennard Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lennard is an Old High German name that means 'brave lion'. It evolved from the name Leonhard and has historical roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name conveys traits of strength and bravery. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lennard"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛnərd/
Origin
Old High German
Etymology
The name Lennard is derived from the Old High German name 'Leonhard', which is composed of the elements 'leon', meaning 'lion', and 'hard', meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'.
Meaning
brave lion
Language Evolution
Leonhard, Leonard, Lennard
Historical Usage
The name Lennard gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Germany and later spread to other European countries as variants like Leonard became common.
Variants & Derivatives
Leonard, Leon, Lenny
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lennard is perceived as a traditional yet unique name, often associated with strength and courage due to its meaning.
Famous People
Lennard J. Davis - American writer and scholar, Lennard K. K. Kwan - Notable musician
📊 Lennard Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Lennard Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 25 peak births in 1949
Geographic Spread
Popular across 3 US states, with strongest presence in Louisiana
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lennard"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lennard"
"Lennard" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2937th of 7545 | 127 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2470th of 6773 | 174 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1906th of 7552 | 328 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2626th of 10718 | 224 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4907th of 16616 | 149 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9737th of 24088 | 90 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11245th of 23106 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Lennard" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lennard" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lennard"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lennard" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Lennard" in the United States
The name Lennard is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lennard has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lennard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2937th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2470th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1906th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2626th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4907th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9737th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11245th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lennard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.