Lennox is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2116 in 2024 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 20 births ranking #1571. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 19,846 girls born was named Lennox. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.