Lono
A Hawaiian masculine name meaning "respected, revered, or mighty".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Lono. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lono today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lono births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lono. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lono. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,552
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Lono: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lono from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lono remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lono by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lono during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lono
The name Lono has its origins in Hawaiian culture and mythology. It is derived from the name of the Hawaiian god of agriculture, rain, and fertility, also known as Lono or Rono. This name has been in use for centuries, dating back to the ancient Hawaiian religion and belief system.
In Hawaiian mythology, Lono was one of the four major gods, along with Kane, Ku, and Laka. He was revered as the god of peace, prosperity, and abundance. Ancient Hawaiians would celebrate the Makahiki festival in honor of Lono, which marked the beginning of the Hawaiian new year and was a time of peace and renewal.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lono can be found in traditional Hawaiian chants and oral histories passed down through generations. These chants often invoked the blessings and protection of Lono, especially for crops and agricultural activities.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Lono was Lono-i-ka-makahiki, a legendary Hawaiian chief and high priest who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to the Makahiki festival and the worship of Lono.
Another prominent figure was Lono-a-Piilani, a Hawaiian chief who ruled the island of Maui in the late 15th century. He was renowned for his skills in agriculture and for promoting the worship of Lono throughout his kingdom.
In the 18th century, there was Lono-a-Kamakau, a Hawaiian chief and navigator who was said to have discovered the Hawaiian Islands while sailing from the Marquesas Islands. He was celebrated for his bravery and navigational prowess.
During the 19th century, Lono-a-Piikoi was a respected Hawaiian kahuna (priest) and healer who practiced traditional Hawaiian medicine and was known for his knowledge of herbal remedies.
Another notable figure was Lono-i-ka-makahiki Kapuāiwa, who was the last Hawaiian monarch to be born in the Hawaiian Islands before their annexation by the United States. He ruled as King Kamehameha V from 1863 to 1872.
The name Lono continues to be used in Hawaiian culture today, serving as a connection to the ancient traditions and beliefs of the Hawaiian people. It is a name that carries a rich history and significance, representing the values of peace, prosperity, and reverence for nature.
People
Lono + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lono as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lono: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lono?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lono going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Lono a common name?
We classify Lono as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lono most popular?
The single biggest year for Lono was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lono is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lono in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lono a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lono in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lono still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lono in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lono can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Lono?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.