Lenin
Pronunciation: [ l-EHN-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lenin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 5 babies have been named Lenin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lenin is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,831 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,831
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lenin
Lenin is a girl name .
Is Lenin a boy or girl name? Lenin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,831 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,850. Lenin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lenin is currently ranked #42,831 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lenin include Len, Ley, Leie, and Lenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lenin include Leni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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