MallowbyNames

Lonza

LAHN-zuh · Of uncertain origin.

Peak popularity
1900
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Lonza since 1900

Babies named Lonza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lonza's real moment was 1900.

5914192019602000Most births 1916Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1900s6
1910s51
1920s100
1930s76
1940s62
1950s54
1960s5
1970s6
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Lonza is a name that has maintained a low profile since its first recorded appearance in 1900. With no reported rank in any year and a peak year of 1900, it has never achieved widespread use. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating it has never risen or fallen significantly in popularity, but rather persisted at the fringe of American naming practices. Its lack of top states further underscores its extremely limited geographic spread. For parents drawn to truly uncommon names with a vintage flair, Lonza offers an obscure but legitimate option backed by over a century of sparse yet continuous usage.

Lonza may be a modern invented name or a variant of an existing name. It has no well-attested derivation in historical records. The name appears sporadically in the United States from the early 20th century, but its usage has remained extremely rare, with no clear linguistic or cultural roots.

Sibling names for Lonza

Names that share Lonza's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Lorna, Lydia, Nora, Zora, Leona

Brothers: Landon, Lorenzo, Leon, Zane, Lucian

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lonza mean?
The meaning of Lonza is uncertain. It may be a modern invention or a variant spelling of another name, but no definitive origin or meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Lonza?
Lonza is extremely rare. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1900 and has not ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its usage remains negligible.
Is Lonza a boy's name or a girl's name?
Lonza is most commonly used for boys, though its rarity means it has no strong gender association.