Lonna Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAH-nah //ˈlɒn.ə//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: light; Hebrew: my God is a vow
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lonna is believed to have roots in the name Alona, which is derived from the Hebrew word "alon," meaning "oak tree." This etymological lineage traces back to ancient Hebrew, where the oak tree symbolized strength and endurance. The name Alona was adopted into various languages and cultures, evolving over time.
In the context of English, the name Lonna likely emerged as a modern variation or diminutive of Alona, gaining traction through the influence of similar-sounding names and the trend of creating feminine forms from traditionally masculine names or roots. Historically, the name Alona appears in biblical texts, where oak trees are often mentioned as symbols of stability and longevity.
The oak tree's significance in ancient cultures contributed to the name's enduring appeal. Although Lonna itself does not have specific historical figures associated with it, the roots in Alona connect it to a broader tradition of names that evoke natural imagery and strength.
The name Alona has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Jewish communities, and has seen adaptations in different cultures, which may have influenced the emergence of Lonna. Culturally, names derived from nature, such as Lonna, often carry connotations of resilience and beauty.
The oak tree, as a powerful symbol, resonates with themes of protection and stability, which may enhance the name's significance in various cultural contexts. While Lonna may not have a long historical record, its connection to Alona and the oak tree imbues it with a sense of heritage and meaning that reflects the values associated with strength and endurance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lonna was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Lonna has ranked as high as #1596 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Lonna has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lonna 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 Lonna 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 Lonna.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 | 12 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 12 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 14 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 | 17 |
| 2008 | 15 | 15 |
| 2007 | 16 | 16 |
| 2006 | 27 | 27 |
| 2005 | 34 | 34 |
| 2004 | 19 | 19 |
| 2003 | 17 | 17 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 | 9 |
| 1995 | 14 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 13 | 13 |
| 1991 | 16 | 16 |
| 1990 | 10 | 10 |
| 1989 | 19 | 19 |
| 1988 | 15 | 15 |
| 1987 | 23 | 23 |
| 1986 | 19 | 19 |
| 1985 | 14 | 14 |
| 1984 | 22 | 22 |
| 1983 | 26 | 26 |
| 1982 | 24 | 24 |
| 1981 | 20 | 20 |
| 1980 | 30 | 30 |
| 1979 | 25 | 25 |
| 1978 | 30 | 30 |
| 1977 | 24 | 24 |
| 1976 | 31 | 31 |
| 1975 | 36 | 36 |
| 1974 | 48 | 48 |
| 1973 | 37 | 37 |
| 1972 | 51 | 51 |
| 1971 | 62 | 62 |
| 1970 | 65 | 65 |
| 1969 | 68 | 68 |
| 1968 | 82 | 82 |
| 1967 | 79 | 79 |
| 1966 | 84 | 84 |
| 1965 | 65 | 65 |
| 1964 | 85 | 85 |
| 1963 | 85 | 85 |
| 1962 | 78 | 78 |
| 1961 | 87 | 87 |
| 1960 | 76 | 76 |
| 1959 | 81 | 81 |
| 1958 | 58 | 58 |
| 1957 | 71 | 71 |
| 1956 | 66 | 66 |
| 1955 | 66 | 66 |
| 1954 | 63 | 63 |
| 1953 | 78 | 78 |
| 1952 | 80 | 80 |
| 1951 | 89 | 89 |
| 1950 | 79 | 79 |
| 1949 | 75 | 75 |
| 1948 | 81 | 81 |
| 1947 | 91 | 91 |
| 1946 | 81 | 81 |
| 1945 | 73 | 73 |
| 1944 | 59 | 59 |
| 1943 | 68 | 68 |
| 1942 | 63 | 63 |
| 1941 | 73 | 73 |
| 1940 | 86 | 86 |
| 1939 | 14 | 14 |
| 1938 | 10 | 10 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 |
| 1935 | 10 | 10 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 |
| 1933 | 8 | 8 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Lonna (1978)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 6 |