Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lena.
National Rank (2025)
#279
All-Time Peak Rank
#41 (1884)
Total U.S. Births
146,479
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Lena Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Lena
According to SSA data, Lena achieved its highest historical rank of #41 in 1884. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1917 with 3,004 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 4.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lena scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-4.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,004Births in 1917
Years in Top 100
41yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:8,691
1890s:12,491
1900s:12,703
1910s:23,624
1920s:22,844
1930s:10,539
1940s:7,367
1950s:5,732
1960s:5,193
1970s:4,680
1980s:4,583
1990s:4,484
2000s:6,097
2010s:10,516
2020s:6,935
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLe-na
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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