Lena: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright and shining light of warmth.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #270
- Peak
- #41 in 1884
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lena Means
Lena is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A bright and shining light of warmth.
How Popular Lena Is
Lena currently ranks #270 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #41 in 1884. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lena
- Lena reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #41 in 1884.
- Lena has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Lena is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Lena
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lena
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lena.
Questions About Lena
What does Lena mean?
Lena is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A bright and shining light of warmth.
How popular is Lena?
Lena currently ranks #270 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #41 in 1884. It has held steady.
Where does Lena come from?
Lena comes from Scandinavian roots. Lena reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #41 in 1884.
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