Lenna
Lenna is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave lion, lion-hearted, or light.
Origin and history
Lenna is a feminine name primarily derived as a short form of Leonarda or Helena, meaning 'brave lion' or 'light'. It has grown steadily in contemporary U.S. usage as a soft, vintage-sounding alternative to Lena or Emma.
Popularity in the United States
4,373 babies in the United States have been named Lenna since 1880. It ranks #2656 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1452.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- TX (11 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- MN (7.6 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 212 |
| 1890-1900 | 289 |
| 1900-1910 | 208 |
| 1910-1920 | 413 |
| 1920-1930 | 429 |
| 1930-1940 | 279 |
| 1940-1950 | 301 |
| 1950-1960 | 269 |
| 1960-1970 | 202 |
| 1970-1980 | 155 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 209 |
| 2010-2019 | 475 |
| 2020-2029 | 660 |
Fun facts
- Lenna often acts as a feminine form of Leonard, inheriting Germanic roots that translate to 'lion-strong'.
- Though historical, Lenna has seen renewed interest in the 2020s alongside short, vowel-heavy vintage names.