Total births
3,128
Girls' name · since 1930
Allana
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 3,128 babies named Allana, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3706
- among girls today
- 3,128
- born since 1930
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
3,128 babies have been named Allana since 1930, making it today's #3706 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Allana has been recorded 3,128 times among girls since 1930, currently ranked #3706 nationally and more common than 79% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 2025.
- #3706 among girls today
- 3,128 born since 1930
- 2000s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Allana is currently the #3706 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 3,128 born since 1930, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3706
- among girls today
- 3,128
- born since 1930
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Allana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3706
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Allana was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
96 babies were named Allana in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Allana compares
3,128 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
Allana's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Allana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,128 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 96 | 48 | 19,840 |
Allana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Allana's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 82% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 18%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 96, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Allana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#3,706
Active since
1930
Allana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 96
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Allana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Allana's strongest decade.
849 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Allana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 85
1940s
85 births
- 1950s 80
1950s
80 births
- 1960s 97
1960s
97 births
- 1970s 198
1970s
198 births
- 1980s 282
1980s
282 births
- 1990s
1990s
610 births
- 2000s
2000s
849 births
- 2010s
2010s
653 births
- 2020s 258
2020s
258 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 849 births (27% of all-time use).
How Allana 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 Allana's total volume
Allana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Allana by state
Where Allana concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 210 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 162 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 153 | 4.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 125 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 41 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 31 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 28 | 0.9% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 28 | 0.9% |
California share of Allana's total US births 6.7%
Even split
210 of 3,128 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Allana appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Allana? ▼
Since 1930, Social Security records show 3,128 babies named Allana. Today it holds rank #3706 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 96 births.
When was Allana most popular? ▼
Allana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 849 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Allana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Allana are California (210 births), Texas (162 births), Florida (153 births).
How long has the name Allana been used? ▼
Records for Allana go back to 1930, giving 96 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Allana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Allison, Allyson, Allie, Ally, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Allana's data
- Allana's decade-level peak was the 2000s (849 total births); usage has since declined to 258 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Allanas (210 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Allana
Nearby Names Like Allana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Allana
Allison Girl
#99 319,119 births
Allyson Girl
#917 53,758 births
Allie Girl
#554 53,251 births
Ally Girl
#1878 10,230 births
Allene Girl
8,762 births
Compare Allana side by side: Allana vs Allison Allana vs Allyson Allana vs Allie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Allana
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, 1930–2025 (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. "Allana: #3706 Girls' Name - 3,128 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/allana. 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 Allana 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.