Lona

Lona is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 girls in the United States.

Lona at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lona

Lona belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lona first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #299 in 1890, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 10,895 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lona in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#299 in 1890
Peak year
1918
Babies named Lona in 2024
13
Total since 1880
10,895

Lona in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2605 in 2025
Babies named Lona in 2025
10
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lona mean?

The meaning of Lona is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lona a boy or girl name?

Lona is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lona?

Lona comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lona?

Lona first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #299 in 1890, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].