Boy · #4,151 in 2026

Lone

Lone is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Lone Droscher Nielsen, Danish wildlife conservationist Lone Dybkjær (1940–2020), Danish politician Lone Fischer, German handball player Lone Fleming, Danish actress appearing in Spanish films Lone Frank, Danish science journalist Lone Hertz, Danish film actress Lone Høyer Hansen (1950–2021), Danish sculptor Lone Mathiesen, Danish…

Current Rank
#4,151
Peak Rank
#837 (1882)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1882
First Year
1928
Last Year
1882
Peak Year
#837
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lone

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lone is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Lone Droscher Nielsen, Danish wildlife conservationist Lone Dybkjær (1940–2020), Danish politician Lone Fischer, German handball player Lone Fleming, Danish actress appearing in Spanish films Lone Frank, Danish science journalist Lone Hertz, Danish film actress Lone Høyer Hansen (1950–2021), Danish sculptor Lone Mathiesen, Danish…

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The Story of Lone

Lone first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1882, when 6 Lones were born — ranking #837 that year. As of 2026, Lone ranks #4,151 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Lones have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lone

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lone is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lone

What does the name Lone mean?
Lone is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Lone Droscher Nielsen, Danish wildlife conservationist Lone Dybkjær (1940–2020), Danish politician Lone Fischer, German handball player Lone Fleming, Danish actress appearing in Spanish films Lone Frank, Danish science journalist Lone Hertz, Danish film actress Lone Høyer Hansen (1950–2021), Danish sculptor Lone Mathiesen, Danish…
How popular is Lone in 2026?
In 2026, Lone ranks #4,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lone most popular?
Lone reached its peak popularity in 1882, ranking #837 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Lone a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lone is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lone?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lone include Auguste, Clabe, Stephanie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lone

Lone is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Lone's peak popularity came in 1882 when it ranked #837. Use the chart and map above to compare Lone's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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