Lenwood
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
2,423 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1949 Peak Popularity Year
60 Peak Births

Lenwood Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lenwood is an English name meaning 'lake by the wood', originating from Old English roots. It has evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is often associated with peaceful and natural imagery, with no notable biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lenwood"

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɛnwʊd/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Lenwood is derived from a combination of the Old English elements 'len' meaning 'lake' and 'wude' meaning 'wood'.

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Meaning

lake by the wood

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Language Evolution

Lenwood, Lyndewood, Lyndwode

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Historical Usage

The name Lenwood gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lenny, Lenn, Len

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Lenwood is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with nature and tranquility.

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Famous People

Lenwood W. Smith - American politician, Lenwood Lewis - Notable community leader

📊 Lenwood Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Lenwood Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 60 peak births in 1949

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in North Carolina

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lenwood"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Lenwood"

"Lenwood" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1180th of 7545 575
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1054th of 6773 715
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1271st of 7552 696
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2178th of 10718 300
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5860th of 16616 110
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 18006th of 24088 17

Regional Popularity of "Lenwood" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 31.78%
752nd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 30.64%
721st/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 53.62%
1303rd/2430
31.55%
900th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 60.24%
2098th/3483
45.17%
1589th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 67.60%
3511th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Lenwood" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Lenwood"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lenwood" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Lenwood" in the United States

The name Lenwood is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lenwood has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Lenwood' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1180th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1054th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1271st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2178th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5860th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18006th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Lenwood' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Lenwood name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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