girl name
Alanna
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#280 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Alanna in the US, 1880–2025
Alanna first appears in US records in 1930. It peaked in 2025, when 1,099 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,099.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alanna popular?
Near its peak Alanna is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 4,476 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,843 | |
| 2000s | 6,175 | |
| 1990s | 5,030 | |
| 1980s | 2,917 | |
| 1970s | 1,449 | |
| 1960s | 499 | |
| 1950s | 423 | |
| 1940s | 175 | |
| 1930s | 25 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alanna a boy or a girl name?
Alanna is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Alanna a popular name right now?
Alanna is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Alanna?
In 2025, Alanna ranked #280 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alanna most popular?
Alanna was most popular in 2025, when about 1,099 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.