Len
Pronunciation: [ l-EHN ]
Len is a boy baby name. Ranked #12,368 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Len first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,787 babies have been named Len in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Len is past its peak , currently ranked #12,368 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,368
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Len
Len is a boy name .
Is Len a boy or girl name? Len is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,368 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,655. Len is more commonly used as a boy name.
Len is currently ranked #12,368 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Len include Lennox, Lennon, Lenny, Lenox, Lenin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis