Holding steady.
Popularity of Lalena since 1968
Babies named Lalena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 217 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lalena first appears in U.S. birth records in 1968 and saw its peak usage in 1971, likely influenced by the Donovan song released that same year. Despite this spike, the name has remained very rare, and it last appeared on the Social Security Administration's list of names given to five or more babies in a single year in the 1970s. It has never ranked in the top 1000, placing it among the most uncommon names. The trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage since the 1980s. Lalena is a modern coinage, not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition, which contributes to its rarity and distinctive sound.
Lalena likely arose as a modern coined name, combining sounds from names like Lana and Lena. It was popularized in the late 1960s and early 1970s, possibly influenced by the 1968 song 'Lalena' by Donovan. Its usage peaked in 1971 but has since declined, remaining rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Lena
Sibling names for Lalena
Names that share Lalena's style, for a brother or sister.
