Lone
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About Lone
Used as a unisex name in Myanmar and Botswana, Lone could derive from the Burmese word for "round", or possibly from the Sotho name Lebone, meaning "light".
Lone for girls
Lone is a feminine short form of Abelone and Apollonia used in Germany, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. It relates back to the Greek Apollo, which has a variety of different meanings including "destroyer", "strength", or "father of light".
It is also used as a unisex name in Myanmar and Botswana, in which case it might derive from the Burmese word for "round" or possibly the Sotho name Lebone meaning "light".
It might also be used as a short form of Ilona, Leona, Leonie, or Magdelone, making it a truly international choice.
Notable bearers of the name include wildlife conservationist Lone Drøscher Nielsen and actress Lone Hertz.
Pronounced LON.
As of October 2026, Lone ranked #4490 in US births in 1928 SSA, peaked at #907 in 1882.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Lone in pop culture
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