Lent Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Christian observance of Lent, symbolizes renewal and self-discipline
Meaning of the Name Lent
Lent is a name derived from the Christian observance of Lent, which is a period of 40 days of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. The word 'Lent' itself comes from the Old English word 'lencten', meaning 'springtime'. As a name, Lent symbolizes renewal, self-discipline, and spiritual reflection. It is often given to children born during or around the Lenten season.
Popularity of the Name Lent
The popularity for the name Lent peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 5 births, which ranked number 8,314 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Lent had the most male births in 1916 with 5, which ranked number 3,898 out of 4,535 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Lent
Popularity of Lent by State
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