Lona Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOH-nah /ˈloʊ.nə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; Irish

Meaning: Latin: light; Spanish: a form of 'Luna'; Irish: short form of 'Alona'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lona has roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Latin word "lona," which means "moon." This etymological connection is significant as it links the name to lunar symbolism, often associated with femininity and intuition. The name may also be linked to the Old Norse name "Lóni," which has similar meanings related to light and brightness.

Over time, Lona has been adopted into various cultures, with its journey into English occurring through the influence of Latin and possibly through the Norman Conquest, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Lona does not have prominent figures associated with it in the same way that more common names do, but it has appeared in various literary and cultural contexts.

Its connection to the moon has made it a name of interest in poetry and literature, particularly during the Romantic era when nature and celestial bodies were often celebrated. The name's gentle sound and meaning have contributed to its use in various artistic expressions, although specific historical milestones are less documented compared to more widely recognized names.

Culturally, Lona carries connotations of serenity and beauty, often associated with the calmness of the night sky. The lunar associations lend it an air of mystique, making it appealing in various artistic and literary contexts.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Loni" may arise in familial or affectionate contexts, although these variations are less formalized in historical records. Overall, Lona embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, reflecting themes of light, beauty, and femininity.

Famous people named Lona

In this section, you will find notable people named Lona. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lona who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Lona Williams is a writer and producer best known for Roseanne, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and The Mindy Project.

Lona Goudsouzian is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the music industry and contributions to various albums.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lona was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lona has ranked as high as #889 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Lona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lona is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lona was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lona.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 0 12
2024 13 0 13
2023 12 0 12
2022 16 0 16
2021 19 0 19
2020 18 0 18
2019 17 0 17
2018 16 0 16
2017 14 0 14
2016 16 0 16
2015 17 0 17
2014 12 0 12
2013 10 0 10
2012 18 0 18
2011 11 0 11
2010 19 0 19
2009 18 0 18
2008 18 0 18
2007 22 0 22
2006 28 0 28
2005 28 0 28
2004 18 0 18
2003 19 0 19
2002 13 0 13
2001 11 0 11
2000 13 0 13
1999 12 0 12
1998 11 0 11
1997 14 0 14
1996 9 0 9
1995 9 0 9
1994 12 0 12
1993 10 0 10
1992 10 0 10
1991 23 0 23
1990 10 0 10
1989 21 0 21
1988 20 0 20
1987 17 0 17
1986 26 0 26
1985 33 0 33
1984 24 0 24
1983 35 0 35
1982 30 0 30
1981 45 0 45
1980 45 0 45
1979 35 0 35
1978 36 0 36
1977 46 0 46
1976 37 0 37
1975 36 0 36
1974 45 0 45
1973 44 0 44
1972 63 0 63
1971 78 0 78
1970 83 0 83
1969 89 0 89
1968 86 0 86
1967 81 0 81
1966 72 0 72
1965 82 0 82
1964 116 0 116
1963 130 0 130
1962 94 0 94
1961 101 0 101
1960 95 0 95
1959 102 0 102
1958 82 0 82
1957 108 0 108
1956 120 0 120
1955 114 0 114
1954 136 0 136
1953 125 0 125
1952 129 0 129
1951 125 0 125
1950 130 0 130
1949 141 0 141
1948 128 0 128
1947 148 0 148
1946 120 0 120
1945 109 0 109
1944 128 0 128
1943 147 0 147
1942 129 0 129
1941 130 0 130
1940 144 0 144
1939 99 0 99
1938 112 0 112
1937 103 0 103
1936 119 0 119
1935 131 0 131
1934 180 0 180
1933 131 0 131
1932 116 0 116
1931 100 0 100
1930 102 0 102
1929 121 0 121
1928 120 6 114
1927 137 5 132
1926 117 0 117
1925 148 0 148
1924 156 0 156
1923 142 0 142
1922 127 0 127
1921 165 0 165
1920 168 0 168
1919 184 0 184
1918 198 0 198
1917 165 6 159
1916 173 0 173
1915 160 0 160
1914 139 0 139
1913 140 0 140
1912 124 0 124
1911 104 0 104
1910 110 0 110
1909 109 0 109
1908 83 0 83
1907 100 0 100
1906 87 0 87
1905 85 0 85
1904 89 0 89
1903 90 0 90
1902 95 0 95
1901 85 0 85
1900 103 0 103
1899 84 0 84
1898 93 0 93
1897 82 0 82
1896 72 0 72
1895 78 0 78
1894 61 0 61
1893 73 0 73
1892 72 0 72
1891 54 0 54
1890 69 0 69
1889 62 0 62
1888 56 0 56
1887 41 0 41
1886 39 0 39
1885 32 0 32
1884 29 0 29
1883 34 0 34
1882 33 0 33
1881 27 0 27
1880 28 0 28

Top States for Lona (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%