Lenox means elm grove or from Lennox — from the Scottish Gaelic leamhan (elm). Lenox IS one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan. Annie Lennox IS one of music's most powerful voices. The X-ending gives maximum visual edge. Two syllables of Manhattan's-most-prestigious, music's-most-powerful, and the Scottish X-edge elm.
Lenox IS one of Manhattan's most prestigious addresses.
Annie Lennox IS music's most powerful voice.
Two syllables with a sharp, Scottish sound: LEN-oks.
The X-ending gives maximum visual edge.
The meaning elm grove IS naturally distinguished.
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The vibe of Lenox
elm groveLennoxScottishGaelicleamhanManhattanprestigiousAnnie LennoxpowerfulX-ending
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Origin & history of Lenox
Scottish Gaelic leamhan (elm)→Lenox
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Scottish / Gaelic roots
Lenox means elm grove. Lenox Avenue IS Manhattan's most prestigious. Annie Lennox IS music's most powerful.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Scottish; Lenox Avenue, Manhattan.
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Today
Lenox remains a beloved choice, ranking #1407 in the US. 2,434 babies have been named Lenox since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Lenox?
2023peak year
Its strongest stretch was the 2020s — when Lenox was at its most popular. At its height in 2023, Lenox reached #1,184 nationally — 172 babies received it that single year. Today, Lenox is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #1,407) with about 171 babies named Lenox each year. Lenox's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,434 babies have been registered as Lenox since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Lenox's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — elm-grove adventure. People named Lenox tend to be sharp, prestigious, and gifted at being Manhattan's most prestigious AND music's most powerful.
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