Svetlana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Svetlana means 'light' or 'bright'.
Meaning of the Name Svetlana
Svetlana is a Slavic name derived from the word 'svet', which means 'light' or 'bright'. It is often associated with purity, innocence, and beauty. Svetlana has its origins in Russia and is a popular name in Eastern European countries. The name has a graceful and elegant sound to it.
Popularity of the Name Svetlana
The popularity for the name Svetlana peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 51 births, which ranked number 5,759 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Svetlana had the most female births in 2007 with 51, which ranked number 3,287 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Svetlana has declined sharply over the last ten years from 40 births to 21 births, a decline of -47.50%. Among females, Svetlana has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 40 births to 21 births, a decline of -47.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Svetlana
- 20 Year Trend of Svetlana: -32.26%
- 10 Year Trend of Svetlana: -47.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Svetlana: -47.50%
Popularity of Svetlana by State
Among females, Svetlana was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Svetlana. 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 | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Svetlana
- Total Births of Svetlana: 20 (-6.24%)
- Female Births of Svetlana: 20 (-6.24%)
Given the downward trend of Svetlana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.24% decrease in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. For Females, births for Svetlana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 20 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.24%.