Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Lona
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1918
Peak births
198
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Lona
How many people are named Lona?
An estimated 3,261 living Americans are named Lona.
How rare is Lona?
Lona is very rare among babies today, with 12 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 93.9% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Lona?
The median age of a living American named Lona is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 72 years old.
Is Lona still popular?
Yes. Lona is holding steady, with 12 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lona most common?
Lona has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 5.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
93.9%
2025
12
All-time
10,907