Len
Len: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Len
- A diminutive of the male given name Leonard.
- A transliteration of the Russian female given name diminutive Лена (Lena)
How popular is Len?
Since 1880, 102 girls and 4,514 boys in the U.S. have been named Len (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4156 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #514 in 1885. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Len FAQ
What does the name Len mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Leonard. A transliteration of the Russian female given name diminutive Лена (Lena)
How popular is the name Len?
Since 1880, 102 girls and 4,514 boys in the U.S. have been named Len (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4156 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #514 in 1885. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Len a boy or girl name?
Len is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 102 girls and 4,514 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.