Lena
Peaked at #41 nationally in 1884, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lena has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lena — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#41
in 1884
Current rank
#263
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lena reached its peak popularity for girls in 1884, ranking #41 nationally with 906 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #280 (2014) to #263 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Lena ranks #263 nationally for girls, with 1,211 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #263 | 1,211 |
| 2023 | #270 | 1,157 |
| 2022 | #254 | 1,219 |
| 2021 | #294 | 1,091 |
| 2020 | #271 | 1,143 |
| 2019 | #267 | 1,246 |
| 2018 | #302 | 1,102 |
| 2017 | #303 | 1,082 |
Lena — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#786
in 1888
Last ranked
#5177
in 1975
Years tracked
42
1888–1975
Trend
Falling
Lena was already at its most popular for boys in 1888 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #786), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Lena hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1975, when it stood at #5177.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | #5,177 | 6 |
| 1973 | #5,556 | 5 |
| 1953 | #4,123 | 5 |
| 1949 | #2,917 | 8 |
| 1943 | #3,830 | 5 |
| 1942 | #2,829 | 8 |
| 1940 | #2,416 | 10 |
| 1938 | #3,812 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lena most popular?
Lena was most popular in 1884, when it ranked #41 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lena becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lena?
At least 145,682 babies have been recorded with the name Lena in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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