Lenton
Pronunciation: [ l-EHNT-uhn ]
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Lenton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 237 babies have been named Lenton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lenton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,352 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,352
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"bright ford, river crossing"
#23,417 in US
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Phoenician / Greek origin
"purple, royal dye"
#23,177 in US
Old English origin
"carefree, unbound"
#23,369 in US
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"beaver stream"
#23,431 in US
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"laurel, crown of victory"
#23,386 in US
Old French del mont origin
"of the mountain"
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About the Name Lenton
Lenton is a boy name .
Lenton is currently ranked #23,352 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lenton include Len, Lent, Lenty, Lentie, Ley, Leie, and Lenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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