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Lena
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About Lena
This graceful name carries an effortless elegance that transcends generations. Lena possesses a wonderful versatility, fitting seamlessly into both professional settings and intimate family gatherings. The name has enjoyed consistent popularity across numerous cultures, demonstrating its universal appeal and timeless quality. Parents who select Lena often appreciate its straightforward pronunciation and spelling, which eliminates confusion while maintaining sophistication. The name pairs beautifully with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering excellent flexibility in creating the perfect combination. Lena's brevity makes it memorable without being overly simple, striking an ideal balance that serves a child well throughout all stages of life. The name has been carried by accomplished individuals in various fields, from the arts to sciences, suggesting a strong foundation for future success. Its gentle sound conveys warmth and approachability while maintaining an air of refinement that never feels pretentious.
Popularity of the Name Lena
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #43 | ||||
| 1881 | #50 | ||||
| 1882 | #43 | ||||
| 1883 | #42 | ||||
| 1884 | #41 | ||||
| 1885 | #44 | ||||
| 1886 | #43 | ||||
| 1887 | #42 | ||||
| 1888 | #45 | ||||
| 1889 | #45 | ||||
| 1890 | #47 | ||||
| 1891 | #45 | ||||
| 1892 | #47 | ||||
| 1893 | #46 | ||||
| 1894 | #42 | ||||
| 1895 | #50 | ||||
| 1896 | #48 | ||||
| 1897 | #50 | ||||
| 1898 | #49 | ||||
| 1899 | #49 | ||||
| 1900 | #52 | ||||
| 1901 | #51 | #127 | |||
| 1902 | #56 | #138 | |||
| 1903 | #56 | #126 | |||
| 1904 | #57 | #107 | |||
| 1905 | #61 | #125 | |||
| 1906 | #61 | #133 | |||
| 1907 | #64 | #125 | |||
| 1908 | #64 | #132 | |||
| 1909 | #65 | #132 | |||
| 1910 | #66 | #133 | |||
| 1911 | #70 | #154 | |||
| 1912 | #72 | #126 | |||
| 1913 | #73 | #167 | |||
| 1914 | #75 | #169 | |||
| 1915 | #77 | #142 | |||
| 1916 | #85 | #158 | |||
| 1917 | #85 | ||||
| 1918 | #93 | ||||
| 1919 | #94 | #152 | |||
| 1920 | #98 | ||||
| 1921 | #104 | #174 | |||
| 1922 | #107 | #191 | |||
| 1923 | #108 | #152 | |||
| 1924 | #112 | ||||
| 1925 | #124 | #149 | |||
| 1926 | #123 | ||||
| 1927 | #130 | #162 | |||
| 1928 | #131 | ||||
| 1929 | #138 | ||||
| 1930 | #144 | ||||
| 1931 | #149 | ||||
| 1932 | #155 | ||||
| 1933 | #165 | #179 | |||
| 1934 | #172 | ||||
| 1935 | #183 | ||||
| 1936 | #195 | ||||
| 1937 | #201 | ||||
| 1938 | #202 | ||||
| 1939 | #219 | #227 | |||
| 1940 | #216 | #238 | |||
| 1941 | #219 | ||||
| 1942 | #243 | #236 | |||
| 1943 | #248 | ||||
| 1944 | #247 | ||||
| 1945 | #251 | ||||
| 1946 | #276 | #260 | |||
| 1947 | #296 | ||||
| 1948 | #283 | ||||
| 1949 | #310 | ||||
| 1950 | #309 | #270 | |||
| 1951 | #315 | ||||
| 1952 | #334 | ||||
| 1953 | #335 | ||||
| 1954 | #354 | ||||
| 1955 | #371 | ||||
| 1956 | #385 | ||||
| 1957 | #389 | #222 | |||
| 1958 | #410 | #318 | |||
| 1959 | #416 | ||||
| 1960 | #429 | ||||
| 1961 | #409 | #331 | |||
| 1962 | #422 | ||||
| 1963 | #428 | ||||
| 1964 | #409 | #409 | |||
| 1965 | #407 | #358 | |||
| 1966 | #391 | #417 | |||
| 1967 | #424 | #433 | |||
| 1968 | #443 | #342 | |||
| 1969 | #439 | #375 | #314 | ||
| 1970 | #435 | #353 | |||
| 1971 | #422 | #529 | |||
| 1972 | #412 | #399 | #373 | ||
| 1973 | #430 | #479 | |||
| 1974 | #412 | #276 | #315 | ||
| 1975 | #425 | #297 | #301 | ||
| 1976 | #440 | #337 | |||
| 1977 | #443 | #295 | #290 | ||
| 1978 | #461 | #323 | |||
| 1979 | #453 | #311 | |||
| 1980 | #434 | #328 | #251 | ||
| 1981 | #449 | #449 | |||
| 1982 | #427 | #332 | #296 | ||
| 1983 | #459 | #303 | #357 | ||
| 1984 | #445 | #246 | #496 | ||
| 1985 | #424 | #239 | #340 | ||
| 1986 | #496 | #330 | #408 | ||
| 1987 | #506 | #470 | |||
| 1988 | #550 | #355 | |||
| 1989 | #549 | #365 | #328 | ||
| 1990 | #524 | #269 | #346 | ||
| 1991 | #516 | #330 | #595 | ||
| 1992 | #501 | #588 | #701 | ||
| 1993 | #575 | #490 | #579 | ||
| 1994 | #538 | #341 | #556 | ||
| 1995 | #574 | #303 | #562 | ||
| 1996 | #553 | #347 | #497 | ||
| 1997 | #530 | #686 | #381 | #648 | |
| 1998 | #522 | #756 | #573 | #469 | |
| 1999 | #536 | #798 | #368 | #341 | #615 |
| 2000 | #546 | #803 | #397 | #590 | |
| 2001 | #555 | #584 | #383 | #474 | |
| 2002 | #534 | #616 | #311 | #365 | #486 |
| 2003 | #504 | #605 | #423 | #467 | |
| 2004 | #518 | #605 | #330 | #441 | |
| 2005 | #466 | #581 | #560 | #422 | |
| 2006 | #483 | #475 | #317 | #363 | |
| 2007 | #448 | #535 | #213 | #405 | |
| 2008 | #440 | #342 | #437 | #191 | #364 |
| 2009 | #416 | #246 | #120 | #330 | |
| 2010 | #376 | #188 | #83 | #281 | |
| 2011 | #360 | #150 | #338 | #85 | #250 |
| 2012 | #359 | #135 | #380 | #72 | #254 |
| 2013 | #331 | #130 | #78 | #259 | |
| 2014 | #280 | #128 | #284 | #79 | #236 |
| 2015 | #273 | #130 | #386 | #79 | #210 |
| 2016 | #275 | #135 | #343 | #102 | #166 |
| 2017 | #303 | #155 | #361 | #85 | #162 |
| 2018 | #302 | #148 | #127 | #125 | |
| 2019 | #267 | #163 | #357 | #140 | #113 |
| 2020 | #271 | #187 | #369 | #133 | #102 |
| 2021 | #294 | #224 | #234 | #177 | #91 |
| 2022 | #254 | #221 | #342 | #138 | #96 |
| 2023 | #270 | #245 | #268 | #201 | #102 |
| 2024 | #262 | #282 | #333 | #242 | #81 |
| 2025 | #279 | #270 | #375 | #271 | #95 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lena
Names Similar to Lena
Nicknames for Lena
- Lenny
- Lee
- Len
- Lenie
- Lennie
Famous People Named Lena
| Lena Dunham | American actress and filmmaker |
| Lena Headey | British actress |
| Lena Horne | American singer and actress |
| Lena Olin | Swedish actress |
| Lena Meyer-Landrut | German singer |
| Lena Gercke | German model |
| Lena Katina | Russian singer |
| Lena Philipsson | Swedish singer |
| Lena Waithe | American actress and screenwriter |
| Lena Zavaroni | Scottish singer |
| Lena Hoschek | Austrian fashion designer |
| Lena Nyman | Swedish actress |
| Lena Endre | Swedish actress |
| Lena Guilbert Ford | American novelist and poet |
| Lena Martell | Scottish singer |
| Lena Stolze | German actress |
| Lena Tabori | American publisher |
| Lena Ma | Chinese-American chef |
| Lena Granhagen | Swedish journalist |
| Lena Wilson | Scottish businesswoman |
Characters Named Lena
| Lena Duchannes | Beautiful Creatures series |
| Lena Luthor | Superman comics and TV series |
| Lena Oxton | Overwatch video game |
| Lena Younger | A Raisin in the Sun play |
| Lena Headey | 300 film |
| Lena Branigan | Scandal TV series |
| Lena Romanoff | The Black Widow Files novel |
| Lena Dugan | The Girl Who Chased the Moon novel |
| Lena Grove | Light in August novel |
| Lena Kaligaris | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants film series |
| Lena Adams | Karin Slaughter's Grant County series |
| Lena Adams Foster | Good Trouble TV series |
| Lena Haloway | Delirium TV series |
| Lena Kundera | The Unbearable Lightness of Being film |