Lennox is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #248 in 2022 with 1,426 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,426 births ranking #248. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 14,160.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,223 boys born was named Lennox. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lennox is a Scottish surname-style name with a sleek, modern edge. It is often linked with an old place-name meaning like "elm grove", though contemporary sound is a big part of its appeal.
The name moved from a Scottish regional and family-name background into modern first-name use. Its rise reflects current taste for polished names that sound both strong and slightly unconventional.