A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lunette since 1902
Babies named Lunette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lunette's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 91 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Lunette is a rare French name meaning 'little moon,' first recorded in the United States in 1902, its peak year. After falling out of regular use for decades, it has been rising slowly since 2017, though it remains uncommon. In 2025, Lunette ranked 5,722 with a frequency of 1 in 76,537 births. Its revival aligns with the modern taste for delicate, celestial names, though it has not yet cracked the top ranks. The name's vintage charm appeals to parents seeking an offbeat alternative to Luna or Juliette.
Lunette is a French diminutive of lune, meaning 'moon.' It originally referred to a small crescent-shaped object or opening, and was occasionally used as a given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name saw sporadic use in the United States, particularly around its peak in the 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Luna, Nettie, Lulu
Sibling names for Lunette
Names that share Lunette's style, for a brother or sister.
