The nameLenna

Lenna is a girl's name, a variant of Lena. In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Meaning

Like Lena, it comes from Helen or Magdalene, depending on the family.

Origin

A diminutive that became a name, used across Europe.

History

First given in France in the early 1990s, Lenna peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.

Popularity of the name Lenna

Lenna in France

1154thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (120 births)
1,350babies named Lenna in France since 1900
060120 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Lenna was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 735 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Lenna. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Lenna in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Lenna in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lenna mean?

Like Lena, it comes from Helen or Magdalene, depending on the family.

What is the origin of the name Lenna?

A diminutive that became a name, used across Europe.

Is Lenna a girl's or a boy's name?

Lenna is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Lenna?

Variants and related names of Lenna include Helen and Helene.