Lenwood Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lenwood is an English name meaning 'lake by the wood', originating from Old English roots. It has evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is often associated with peaceful and natural imagery, with no notable biblical relevance.
The name Lenwood is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Lenwood has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Lenwood' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1180th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1054th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1271st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2178th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5860th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18006th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Lenwood' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lenwood"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛnwʊd/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Lenwood is derived from a combination of the Old English elements 'len' meaning 'lake' and 'wude' meaning 'wood'.
Meaning
lake by the wood
Language Evolution
Lenwood, Lyndewood, Lyndwode
Historical Usage
The name Lenwood gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Lenny, Lenn, Len
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lenwood is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with nature and tranquility.
Famous People
Lenwood W. Smith - American politician, Lenwood Lewis - Notable community leader
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lenwood"
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 "Lenwood"
"Lenwood" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1180th of 7545 | 575 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1054th of 6773 | 715 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1271st of 7552 | 696 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2178th of 10718 | 300 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5860th of 16616 | 110 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18006th of 24088 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Lenwood" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
31.78% 752nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
30.64% 721st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
53.62% 1303rd/2430 |
31.55% 900th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
45.17% 1589th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lenwood" 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 "Lenwood"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lenwood" 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.