Lonna
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About Lonna
Lonna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Lona, which could derive from the Scottish word 'lone' meaning 'solitary,' or could be a diminutive of names containing the element 'lon.' Alternatively, it may have Greek roots as a form of Apollonia, meaning 'belonging to Apollo.' Others suggest it could be a variant of Ilona, a Hungarian form of Helen meaning 'light.' Lonna experienced modest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s but has since become quite rare. The name carries a vintage charm while remaining distinctive and uncommon in contemporary use.
Pronounced LON-uh.
As of October 2026, Lonna ranked #14598 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #746 in 1940.
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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- Lonna Hooks
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Lonna in pop culture
- Lonna Leing aka The Insect Queen
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