Total births
731
Girls' name · since 1946
Alanda
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 731 babies named Alanda, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 731
- total births
- 1946–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Alanda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 731 have been recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alanda has been recorded 731 times among girls since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2012.
- 731 total births
- 1946–2012 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
731 girls have been named Alanda since 1946, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2012.
- 731
- total births
- 1946–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Alanda was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
34 babies were named Alanda in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Alanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alanda's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alanda at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Alanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2012
- Peak year (1976)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Alanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Alanda's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Alanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s 64
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
133 births
- 1970s
1970s
217 births
- 1980s
1980s
144 births
- 1990s 80
1990s
80 births
- 2000s 60
2000s
60 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 217 births (30% of all-time use).
How Alanda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alanda's total volume
Alanda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alanda by state
Where Alanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
Illinois share of Alanda's total US births 0.8%
6 of 731 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alanda? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 731 babies named Alanda. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 34 births.
When was Alanda most popular? ▼
Alanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Alanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alanda are Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Alanda been used? ▼
Records for Alanda go back to 1946, giving 67 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Alanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alana, Alaina, Alayna, Alanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alanda's data
- Alanda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Alandas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alanda
Nearby Names Like Alanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alanda
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Alaina Girl
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Alayna Girl
#312 35,589 births
Alanna Girl
#290 27,012 births
Alani Girl
#178 18,799 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alanda: Baby Name Since 1946 - 731 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alanda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alanda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.