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Summary

Lennon is an Irish name meaning 'lover' or 'sweetheart,' originating from the surname O'Leannain. It evolved from O'Leannain to Leannan and finally to Lennon. The name is characterized by its association with creativity and musicality, particularly linked to John Lennon of The Beatles. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.

The name Lennon is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Lennon has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lennon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3587th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2786th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2339th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2440th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1198th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 692nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14996th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3472nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 361st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lennon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.