Lenton is a rare and unique given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "hleþ" which means "hale" or "healthy". The name Lenton was historically used as a surname before it started being used as a given name in the late 20th century.
The name Lenton does not have any specific historical figures associated with it, nor is it linked to any particular event or location. However, there are some places named Lenton in England, such as Lenton in Nottinghamshire and Lenton in Derbyshire, which may have contributed to the name's popularity as a given name.
Today, Lenton is still a rare name but it is sometimes chosen by parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their child. It is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. Despite its rarity, there are no known cultural or traditional associations with the name Lenton.
The name Lenton has been given to babies born in the United States for over a century, with its popularity fluctuating over time according to the statistics provided.
From 1913 to 1922, there were between 9 and 21 births per year with an average of around 13 births annually. The name reached its peak popularity during this period in 1922 when it was given to 21 babies.
However, the popularity of Lenton began to decline in the following decades. Between 1923 and 1950, there were fewer than 15 births per year on average, with some years seeing as few as 7 births (in 1951).
From the 1950s onwards, Lenton continued to be given to babies but at a much lower rate. Between 1954 and 2003 (the last year for which data is available), there were fewer than 10 births per year on average.
In total, over the course of these years, Lenton was given to 657 babies born in the United States. Although it may not be a highly popular name today, it does have a notable history and has been chosen for babies consistently throughout the past century.