Len
Meaning of Len
Len is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as len (/lɛn/). The name Len has variations, with one popular variation being Lenny. Len has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1880. Throughout the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it remains a relatively uncommon name. In recent years, there have been around 7 to 15 occurrences of babies named Len per year in the United States. Despite its rarity, Len carries a sense of simplicity and strength that can make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique yet classic name for their child.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as len (/lɛn/)
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Notable People Named Len
| Len Johnson, a British boxer from the 1920s and 1930s, was the first non-white boxer to hold a major title during the British colour bar era and was known for his exceptional boxing skill and strategic prowess. |
| Len Deighton - Leonard Cyril Deighton is a British author best known for his spy novels, although he has also published cookery books and works on history. |
| Len Dawson - Leonard Ray Dawson was a prominent American football quarterback known for his 19-season career in the NFL and AFL, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. |
| Len Goodman - Leonard Gordon Goodman was a prominent English ballroom dancer and judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars. |
| Len Waters was the first Aboriginal Australian military aviator and the only one to serve as a fighter pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II, facing significant discrimination and disadvantages in Australian society at the time. |
| Len Pascoe - Leonard Stephen Pascoe is a former Australian Test and One Day International cricketer. |
| Len Barker - Leonard Harold Barker III is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who pitched the tenth perfect game in baseball history and played for the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers during his 11-year career. |
| Len Sassaman - Leonard Harris Sassaman was an American technologist and information privacy advocate known for his work in cryptography and protocol development. |
| Len Steckler was a renowned American photographer, illustrator, and filmmaker known for his iconic ad campaigns and the release of previously unseen Marilyn Monroe photographs in 2010. |
| Len Evans - Leonard Paul Evans was a prominent figure in the Australian wine industry, known for his significant contributions as a promoter, maker, judge, and educator of wine. |
| Len Harvey - Leonard Austen Harvey, a British boxer, was known for his exceptional defensive skills and held titles in multiple weight divisions, including the world light-heavyweight champion from 1939 to 1942. |
| Len Cook - Leonard Warren Cook CBE CRSNZ is a prominent statistician who held key positions in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, including Government Statistician of New Zealand and National Statistician of the UK. |
| Len Lauer is the former president and CEO of Memjet, a company known for its innovative color printing technology, and he played a key role in overseeing the company's global business operations and partnerships. |
| Len Elmore - Leonard J. Elmore is a former NBA player, sportscaster, and lawyer known for his work as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports. |
| Len Fitzgerald was a highly talented Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL and SANFL, excelling in key positions such as centre half-forward, centre half-back, and ruck-rover. |
