Girl · #4,047 in 2026

Lunelle

Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate (EC/MPA), sold under the brand name Cyclofem among others, is a form of combined injectable birth control. It contains estradiol cypionate (EC), an estrogen, and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), a progestin. It is recommended for short-term use and is given once a month by injection into a muscle.

Current Rank
#4,047
Peak Rank
#4,047 (1930)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1930
First Year
1930
Last Year
1930
Peak Year
#4047
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lunelle

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

Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate (EC/MPA), sold under the brand name Cyclofem among others, is a form of combined injectable birth control. It contains estradiol cypionate (EC), an estrogen, and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), a progestin. It is recommended for short-term use and is given once a month by injection into a muscle.

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Origin & history
Depot MPA (DMPA) and EC/MPA were developed by Upjohn in the 1960s. DMPA (brand name Depo-Provera) was introduced for use as a progestogen-only injectable contraceptive for the first time outside of the United States in 1969 and was subsequently approved for use in birth control in the United States in 1992. A variety of preliminary studies on EC/MPA as a contraceptive were published between 1968 and 1978. In the late 1970s, the World Health Organization (WHO) began an initiative known as the Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (WHO/HRP) to dev

The Story of Lunelle

The earliest SSA record of Lunelle as a baby girl name dates back to 1930, when 6 babies received it. 1930 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Lunelle — #4,047 in the national rankings. Lunelle last appeared in the published SSA data in 1930, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 6 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1930s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lunelle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lunelle 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 Lunelle

What does the name Lunelle mean?
Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate (EC/MPA), sold under the brand name Cyclofem among others, is a form of combined injectable birth control. It contains estradiol cypionate (EC), an estrogen, and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), a progestin. It is recommended for short-term use and is given once a month by injection into a muscle.
How popular is Lunelle in 2026?
In 2026, Lunelle ranks #4,047 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Lunelle most popular?
Lunelle reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #4,047 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Lunelle a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lunelle is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lunelle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lunelle include Lealia, Mazy, Pollye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lunelle

Lunelle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Lunelle's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #4,047. Use the chart and map above to compare Lunelle'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.