Lena
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Light; Bright; Torch
Background: The name Lena originates from the Slavic name 'Lian,' which means 'light' or 'bright.' It is also linked to the Greek name 'Helene,' which means 'torch' or 'light.' Additionally, in Latin, Lena is a diminutive of names such as Magdalena, contributing to the name's associations with brightness and illumination.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#276
Total births
145,682
Most popular decade
1910s
(71,079 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+17 ranks)
Years in Top 100
41
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1888
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #755
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #2,270
- Most recent year
- 1975
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #4,797
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 603
- First year rank
- #43
- Peak year
- 1917
- Peak year births
- 3,004
- Peak rank
- #85
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,211
- Recent rank
- #263
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).