Leno
Pronunciation: [ l-EHN-oh ]
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Leno first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 201 babies have been named Leno in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leno is past its peak , currently ranked #26,009 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,009
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Leno is also used as a girl name, ranked #38156.
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About the Name Leno
Leno is a boy name .
Is Leno a boy or girl name? Leno is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,009 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,156. Leno is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leno is currently ranked #26,009 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Leno 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
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