Lenna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lenna means 'light' or 'bright' and is a variant of the name Lena.
Meaning of the Name Lenna
Lenna is a Scandinavian name derived from the name Helena, and it means 'light' or 'bright'. It is also considered a variant of the name Lena, which means 'woman from Magdala' or 'soft, gentle'. The name Lenna is believed to have originated from the Greek name Helen, which has roots in Greek mythology. With its elegant sound and simple spelling, Lenna is a popular choice for baby girls.
Popularity of the Name Lenna
The popularity for the name Lenna peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 112 births, which ranked number 3,270 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Lenna had the most female births in 2020 with 112, which ranked number 1,769 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lenna has increased sharply over the last ten years from 38 births to 101 births, an increase of 165.79%. Among females, Lenna has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 101 births, an increase of 165.79%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lenna
- 20 Year Trend of Lenna: 494.12%
- 10 Year Trend of Lenna: 165.79%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lenna: 165.79%
Popularity of Lenna by State
Among females, Lenna was most popular in Western states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lenna. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1583 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lenna
- Total Births of Lenna: 111 (10.27%)
- Female Births of Lenna: 111 (10.27%)
Given the upward trend of Lenna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.27% increase in total births, for a total of 111 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lenna have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 111 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.27%.