Lenin
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dear little cloak, blackbird
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #2911 in 2025 with 43 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lennon. Shares the meaning 'Dear little cloak, blackbird.'
Similar names: lennin, leina, leni, leelin, lenix, lennan, lennen, lennix
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lenin? About 1 in 77,407 babies born in 2025 were named Lenin, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lenin
What does the name Lenin mean?
Lenin means “Dear little cloak, blackbird” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Lenin?
Lenin has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Dear little cloak, blackbird”.
How popular is Lenin?
Lenin ranked #2884 in 2025 — given to 43 babies that year.
When was Lenin most popular?
Lenin peaked in 2018 with 83 babies registered that year.
Is Lenin a boy or girl name?
Lenin is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lenins in registered births are male.
Is the name Lenin rising or falling in popularity?
Lenin has fallen 440 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2444 in 2020 to #2884 in 2025.
How long has Lenin been recorded?
Lenin appears in birth records across 57 years — from 1925 through 2025.