Unisex · #11,069 in 2026

Lunden

Lunden or Lundén is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Britt Strandberg, Swedish cross-country skier Camilla Lundén, Swedish actress Eldrid Lunden, Norwegian poet and Norway's first professor in creative writing Humbert Lundén (1882–1961), Swedish sailor Joan Lunden, American journalist, author and television host Jonas Lundén, Swedish football player Josh Lunden, Canadian ice…

Current Rank
#11,069
Peak Rank
#4,607 (2010)
Total Babies
351
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,607 (351 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,276 (248 total)
👧As Girl Name
1986
First Year
2024
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#4607
Peak Rank
351
Total Count
31
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1989
First Year
2024
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#4276
Peak Rank
248
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lunden

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

Lunden or Lundén is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Britt Strandberg, Swedish cross-country skier Camilla Lundén, Swedish actress Eldrid Lunden, Norwegian poet and Norway's first professor in creative writing Humbert Lundén (1882–1961), Swedish sailor Joan Lunden, American journalist, author and television host Jonas Lundén, Swedish football player Josh Lunden, Canadian ice…

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The Story of Lunden

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Lunden as a girl name dates back to 1986, when 5 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 31 newborns named Lunden — #4,607 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 40% of all recorded Lundens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 351 Lundens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Lunden on the record books as a boy name in 1989, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 19 Lundens were born — ranking #4,276 that year. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 49% of all recorded Lundens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 248 Lundens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lunden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lunden 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 Lunden

What does the name Lunden mean?
Lunden or Lundén is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Britt Strandberg, Swedish cross-country skier Camilla Lundén, Swedish actress Eldrid Lunden, Norwegian poet and Norway's first professor in creative writing Humbert Lundén (1882–1961), Swedish sailor Joan Lunden, American journalist, author and television host Jonas Lundén, Swedish football player Josh Lunden, Canadian ice…
How popular is Lunden in 2026?
In 2026, Lunden ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Lunden most popular?
Lunden reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #4,607 that year with 31 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lunden most popular?
Lunden has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lunden.
Is Lunden a unisex name?
Yes — Lunden is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 59% of Lundens assigned female and 41% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lunden?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lunden include Joclyn, Kayleah, Simrah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lunden

Lunden is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 351 births in the dataset. Lunden's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #4,607. Use the chart and map above to compare Lunden'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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