Lunna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Luna, meaning "moon".
Name Census estimates that about 392 living Americans carry the first name Lunna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lunna today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lunna births was 2022 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lunna. 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.
People living today
392
~ 1 in 874,373 Americans
Peak year
2022
44 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,824
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Lunna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lunna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 171 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lunna 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 Lunna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lunnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Massachusetts, Florida recorded the most babies named Lunna, while Texas, Florida, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lunna
The name Lunna is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in ancient Sanskrit and Latin. In Sanskrit, the word "luna" means "moon," and in Latin, "luna" also means "moon." This suggests that the name Lunna may have been derived from these ancient words, perhaps originally referring to someone born under a full moon or someone with a bright, luminous personality.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lunna dates back to the 5th century BC, when it was mentioned in ancient Hindu texts. These texts referred to a goddess named Lunna, who was associated with the moon and its cycles. However, it is unclear if this goddess was based on an actual historical figure or was purely mythological.
In the 1st century AD, the name Lunna appeared in Roman records, referring to a young woman from a wealthy family. This suggests that the name may have been used in ancient Rome, although its exact meaning and significance at that time are unknown.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Lunna. In the 9th century, Lunna of Mercia was a powerful Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Mercia in England.
In the 12th century, Lunna of Burgundy was a French noble and courtier known for her influential role in the court of King Louis VII of France. She was born in 1120 and died in 1192.
During the Renaissance period, Lunna Alberti (1404-1472) was an Italian writer and philosopher who contributed to the early humanist movement. She was known for her works on ethics and moral philosophy.
In the 19th century, Lunna Haskell (1829-1911) was an American educator and author who wrote several books on teaching methods and child development. She was a pioneer in the field of early childhood education.
More recently, Lunna Mendelssohn (1920-2005) was a British artist and sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works. She was born in London and had a successful career spanning over six decades.
While the name Lunna has ancient roots, its meaning and significance have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse cultures and historical contexts in which it has been used. Despite its rarity, the name has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields.
People
Lunna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lunna 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
Lunna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lunna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 392 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lunna 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 874,373 US residents.
Is Lunna a common name?
We classify Lunna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 395 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lunna most popular?
The single biggest year for Lunna was 2022, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lunna is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lunna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lunna in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.