Lona
Lona is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Fierce, light, or belonging to Apollo (depending on root name).
Origin and history
Lona is a short form of names such as Alona, Abelone, or Apollonia, with roots traced back to Old Norse or classical Greek influences. While moderate in popularity during the early 20th century in the U.S., it remains a rare given name today.
Popularity in the United States
10,907 babies in the United States have been named Lona since 1880. It ranks #1557 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2011.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- KY (8.9 %)
- NC (8.8 %)
- WV (7.2 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 381 |
| 1890-1900 | 738 |
| 1900-1910 | 926 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,491 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,390 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,193 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,324 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,171 |
| 1960-1970 | 946 |
| 1970-1980 | 503 |
| 1980-1990 | 296 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 188 |
| 2010-2019 | 150 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Lona
- Lona Cohen: Intelligence agent
Fun facts
- Lona was historically more common in the early 1900s in the United States before gradually declining in popularity.
- It functions independently in several Northern European cultures as a diminutive for Apollonia, Alona, or Ilona.