Total births
3,393
Girls' name · since 1995
Alanis
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 3,393 babies named Alanis, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2075
- among girls today
- 3,393
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
3,393 babies have been named Alanis since 1995, making it today's #2075 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alanis has been recorded 3,393 times among girls since 1995, currently ranked #2075 nationally and more common than 88% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #2075 among girls today
- 3,393 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alanis is currently the #2075 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 3,393 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2075
- among girls today
- 3,393
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Alanis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2075
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Alanis was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
182 babies were named Alanis in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Alanis compares
3,393 Top 16% higher than 84% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alanis's all-time total is 9x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alanis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,393 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 182 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alanis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alanis's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 15 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 182, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alanis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#2,075
Active since
1995
Alanis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 182
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Alanis popularity over time - boys
7 total births recorded since 2025 (Alanis as boys' name)
Alanis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Alanis's strongest decade.
1,148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Alanis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
594 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,066 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,148 births
- 2020s
2020s
585 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,148 births (34% of all-time use).
How Alanis 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 Alanis's total volume
Alanis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alanis by state
Where Alanis concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 451 | 13.3% |
| #2 | California | | 445 | 13.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 349 | 10.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 317 | 9.3% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 122 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 84 | 2.5% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 48 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 46 | 1.4% |
Florida share of Alanis's total US births 13.3%
Even split
451 of 3,393 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Alanis appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alanis? ▼
3,393 babies have been named Alanis since 1995. It currently ranks #2075 among girls. The peak year was 2013 with 182 births.
When was Alanis most popular? ▼
Alanis was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,148 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Alanis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alanis are Florida (451 births), California (445 births), New York (349 births).
How long has the name Alanis been used? ▼
Records for Alanis go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alanis? ▼
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 Alanis's data
- Alanis's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,148 total births) through the 2020s (585) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Alaniss (451 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Alanis
Nearby Names Like Alanis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alanis
Alana Girl
#143 68,264 births
Alaina Girl
#212 50,578 births
Alayna Girl
#312 35,589 births
Alanna Girl
#290 27,012 births
Alani Girl
#178 18,799 births
Compare Alanis side by side: Alanis vs Alana Alanis vs Alaina Alanis vs Alayna
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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, 1995–2025 (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. "Alanis: #2075 Girls' Name - 3,393 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alanis. 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 Alanis 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.