Lena
Girl name · 654 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lena: 654 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 51 births in 2014.
Lena is typically a short form of Helena or Magdalena, with Helena deriving from the Greek *helene* meaning "torch" or "bright one," giving the name a luminous, classic feel. Famous bearers include the groundbreaking American singer and actress Lena Horne, whose career broke racial barriers, and the British actress Lena Headey, known
Girl 36 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201451 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #19121 babies
- Total births
- 654since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 38%vs prior 5y