NAME PROFILE
Lena
Lena is a name of multiple origins, often associated with meanings like 'light' or 'bright.' It is a warm and inviting name that conveys a sense of elegance and grace. People with this name are often seen as creative and compassionate, bringing joy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 146,805 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 20%OH — 20%MI — 20%CA — 20%NY — 20%
Notable People
Lena Dunham (Writer, Director, *Girls*) · Lena Headey (Actress, *Game of Thrones*) · Lena Horne (Singer, Actress, Civil Rights Activist) · Lena Olin (Actress, *The Unbearable Lightness of Being*) · Lena Waithe (Writer, Producer, Actress)
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