Lana
Lana is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Light, shining, or peaceful.
Origin and history
Lana originated primarily as a short form of Slavic names like Svetlana or Alana, as well as Germanic names such as Svetlana or Eleanor. It gained widespread visibility in the 20th century, largely influenced by classic Hollywood culture. In the United States, it remains a consistently used female name with moderate contemporary popularity.
Popularity in the United States
57,434 babies in the United States have been named Lana since 1880. It ranks #534 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #397.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 63 |
| 1900-1910 | 81 |
| 1910-1920 | 142 |
| 1920-1930 | 230 |
| 1930-1940 | 251 |
| 1940-1950 | 10,199 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,932 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,320 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,235 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,484 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,083 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,766 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,921 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,706 |
Famous people named Lana
- Lana Del Rey: Singer, Songwriter
- Lana Turner: Actress
- Lana Wachowski: Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Actress Lana Turner popularized the name in North America during the mid-20th century.
- While used independently today, Lana historically served as a diminutive suffix for names ending in -lana.