Holding steady.
Popularity of Lagena since 1954
Babies named Lagena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lagena is a rare modern American given name first recorded in 1954. It has never appeared in the national top 1,000 rankings and has seen stable, minimal usage since the 1970s. The name's peak year was 1976, but it remains uncommon, reflecting its likely status as an invented or respelled name. Without clear etymological roots, Lagena offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a unique name that does not carry the weight of traditional meaning.
Lagena appears to be a modern English coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1954. It may be a respelling or variant of Lagina, a name of uncertain derivation, or a creative combination of sounds. The name saw its peak usage in 1976 but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lagi, Genie
Variants: Lagina
Sibling names for Lagena
Names that share Lagena's style, for a brother or sister.
