Lena Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-nah / /ˈliː.nə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: light; Latin: lion
Historical & Cultural Background
Lena is often considered a diminutive of names like Helena or Magdalena. It has been used in various cultures, including Greek and Latin, where it carries different meanings. In modern contexts, Lena has gained popularity as a standalone name. It is also used in various languages, contributing to its international appeal.
Trend Summary
Lena has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lina
- Leena
International Variants
- Léna (French)
- Lina (Spanish)
- Lena (German)
- Léna (Hungarian)
Famous people named Lena
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lena was first seen in the United States in 1888. Lena has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lena
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |