Total births
2,101
Girls' name · since 1888
Allena
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 2,101 babies named Allena, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4680
- among girls today
- 2,101
- born since 1888
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Allena is the #4680 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,101 recorded since 1888.
Allena has 2,101 recorded births among girls since 1888, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4680 as of the latest data, more common than 74% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #4680 among girls today
- 2,101 born since 1888
- 2000s peak decade
- 74% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Allena is currently the #4680 girls' name in America, more common than 74% of girls - 2,101 born since 1888, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4680
- among girls today
- 2,101
- born since 1888
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Allena vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4680
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 74% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Allena was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
57 babies were named Allena in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Allena compares
2,101 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Allena's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Allena | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,101 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 48 | 19,840 |
Allena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Allena's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Allena at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#4,680
Active since
1888
Allena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Allena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Allena's strongest decade.
435 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Allena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s 27
1890s
27 births
- 1900s 45
1900s
45 births
- 1910s 78
1910s
78 births
- 1920s 86
1920s
86 births
- 1930s 81
1930s
81 births
- 1940s 83
1940s
83 births
- 1950s 87
1950s
87 births
- 1960s 96
1960s
96 births
- 1970s 151
1970s
151 births
- 1980s 172
1980s
172 births
- 1990s
1990s
287 births
- 2000s
2000s
435 births
- 2010s
2010s
343 births
- 2020s 123
2020s
123 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 435 births (21% of all-time use).
How Allena 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 Allena's total volume
Allena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Allena by state
Where Allena concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 60 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 55 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 13 | 0.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.2% |
California share of Allena's total US births 2.9%
Even split
60 of 2,101 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Allena? ▼
Allena has been given to 2,101 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4680 as of the latest data. 57 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Allena most popular? ▼
Allena was most popular in the 2000s decade with 435 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Allena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Allena are California (60 births), Texas (55 births), Ohio (13 births).
How long has the name Allena been used? ▼
Records for Allena go back to 1888, giving 138 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Allena? ▼
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 Allena's data
- Allena's decade-level peak was the 2000s (435 total births); usage has since declined to 123 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Allenas (60 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 Allena
Nearby Names Like Allena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Allena
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 Allena side by side: Allena vs Allison Allena vs Allyson Allena vs Allie
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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, 1888–2025 (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. "Allena: #4680 Girls' Name - 2,101 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/allena. 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 Allena 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.