How Many People Are Named Alannah?

Complete statistics for the name Alannah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alannah
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Alannah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 45,849 Americans today. With around 7,197 people named Alannah living in the US, it's considered quite uncommon. The majority, 87%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~7,197
Living in US
1 in 45,849
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,325
Worldwide Bearers
#150,669
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
7,197
🇹🇭 Thailand
42
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
15
🇵🇭 Philippines
13
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
12
🇫🇷 France
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6
🇮🇳 India
5
🇸🇪 Sweden
3
🇨🇱 Chile
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7,197 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
6,343
Would be under 30 (87%)
918
Would be 30–60 (13%)
6
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 7,267 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alannah Through the Generations

Alannah has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 370 births in 2015. Today, the average age of someone named Alannah is 17, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. Of the 7,267 total births recorded, 6,343 are under 30, while only 6 are over 60, showing how this name has become synonymous with youth and modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 841
Texas 629
Florida 508
New York 497
Pennsylvania 302
Ohio 266
Michigan 227
Illinois 226
Massachusetts 217
North Carolina 180

✨ Similar Names to Alannah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alannah's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Alannah

How Many People Have the Name Alannah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,197 people in the United States currently share the name Alannah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 45,849 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alannah a Common or Rare Name?

Alannah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alannah Mean?

Alannah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alannah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alannah Most Popular?

The name Alannah reached peak popularity in 2015, with 370 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alannah?

Approximately 7,197 people named Alannah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,267. That works out to roughly 1 in 45,849 Americans.

Is Alannah a rare name?

Alannah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 45,849 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alannah mean?

Alannah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Alannah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alannah are male and 100% are female.

When was Alannah most popular?

Alannah peaked in 2015 with 370 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,197
All-Time Births7,267
1 in X1 in 45,849
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2015
World Rank#150,669
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.