Lunette
Meaninglittle moon · French
- US rank
- #5,722
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,320 in 1902
21 babies were named Lunette in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1902–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lunette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 76,336 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lunette, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lunette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLunette first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1902, when it ranked #1,320. Today it's #5,722, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn French, Lunette means “little moon”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Lunette
Lunette is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “little moon”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Lunette for girls from 1902 to 2025, in 44 of those 124 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #1,320 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,722, with 21 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5.9 | 168,776 girls |
| 1910s | 4.6 | 217,865 girls |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,234 girls |
| 1930s | 5.6 | 178,253 girls |
| 1940s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 558,659 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 179,104 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Lunette
What does the name Lunette mean?
Lunette means “little moon” in French.
What is the origin of the name Lunette?
Lunette has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Lunette a boy or girl name?
Lunette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lunette?
Lunette ranked #5,722 for US girls in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1902 (#1,320).