Name Legacy

Lena

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Lena was most popular in 1917, when 3,015 American babies were given the name — ranking #142 that year. In 2025 it ranked #604, with 1,106 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 146,805 people named Lena.

Most popular in1917
Rank that year#142
Births that year3,015
Total since 1880146,805

Lena over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lena’s peak in 1917. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · short form of Helena or Magdalena

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org