How popular is the name Lena in 2025?

Lena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Lena most popular?

Lena peaked in 1888, reaching #755 among US boy names.

Lena will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Lena entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #755 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#755

peak (1888)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Lena are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Lena alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lena in 2025?: Lena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Lena most popular?: Lena peaked in 1888, reaching #755 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lena with classmates?: Lena will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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