Declining since 2021, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Lun since 2012
Babies named Lun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Lun is a rare and modern name in the United States, first recorded in 2012. Its peak year came in 2022, and since 2021 its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 10,107th with a frequency of about 1 in every 178,585 newborn girls. The name's origin is uncertain, possibly a short form of Luna (from Latin 'moon') or a variant of the Chinese name Lin. Despite its low usage, Lun fits a contemporary trend toward short, vowel-ending names with celestial or natural associations. No state data is available due to its rarity, but it aligns stylistically with names like Nova and Wren.
Lun may be a short form of Luna, the Latin word for 'moon,' or a spelling variant of the Chinese name Lin, meaning 'forest' or 'jade.' As a given name in English-speaking countries, it is a modern coinage, likely inspired by celestial or nature themes. It began appearing in U.S. birth records in 2012.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lun
Names that share Lun's style, for a brother or sister.
