Total births
876
Girls' name · since 1983
Alauna
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 876 babies named Alauna, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5507
- among girls today
- 876
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
876 babies have been named Alauna since 1983, making it today's #5507 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Alauna recorded 876 times among girls since 1983, holding rank #5507 nationally today, ahead of 69% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #5507 among girls today
- 876 born since 1983
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alauna is currently the #5507 girls' name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 876 born since 1983, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5507
- among girls today
- 876
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Alauna vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5507
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Alauna was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
50 babies were named Alauna in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Alauna compares
876 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Alauna's all-time total is 129% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alauna | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 876 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alauna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alauna's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alauna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,507
Active since
1983
Alauna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Alauna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alauna's strongest decade.
329 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Alauna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 104
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
329 births
- 2010s
2010s
310 births
- 2020s 108
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 329 births (38% of all-time use).
How Alauna 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 Alauna's total volume
Alauna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alauna by state
Where Alauna concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Alauna's total US births 1.4%
Even split
12 of 876 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alauna? ▼
876 babies have been named Alauna since 1983. It currently ranks #5507 among girls. The peak year was 2006 with 50 births.
When was Alauna most popular? ▼
Alauna was most popular in the 2000s decade with 329 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Alauna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alauna are Florida (12 births), Texas (12 births), Ohio (10 births).
How long has the name Alauna been used? ▼
Records for Alauna go back to 1983, giving 43 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alauna? ▼
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 Alauna's data
- Alauna's decade-level peak was the 2000s (329 total births); usage has since declined to 108 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Alaunas (12 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 Alauna
Nearby Names Like Alauna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alauna
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 Alauna side by side: Alauna vs Alana Alauna vs Alaina Alauna vs Alayna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Alauna
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, 1983–2025 (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. "Alauna: #5507 Girls' Name - 876 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alauna. 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 Alauna 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.