Declining since 2006, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Launa since 1887
Babies named Launa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Launa's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 48 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 133 |
| 1920s | 215 |
| 1930s | 175 |
| 1940s | 317 |
| 1950s | 301 |
| 1960s | 404 |
| 1970s | 233 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 267 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Launa is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin that experienced modest usage in the early 20th century United States. First recorded in 1887, it reached its peak rank in 1908, when it was given to a small number of girls. Since 2006, its usage has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 8860th, with only about 1 in 146115 newborns receiving the name. The name has not seen a revival in recent decades. Its similarity to other names like Lona and Lorna may have contributed to its occasional use, but it remains an uncommon choice.
Launa is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Lona, which itself is a short form of names like Alona or a feminine form of the Old German name Laun. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage influenced by the popular suffix -a. The name saw modest use in the United States in the early 20th century, particularly around its peak year of 1908, but has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lau, Lala
Sibling names for Launa
Names that share Launa's style, for a brother or sister.
