How Many People Are Named Allanah?

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

Allanah
Very Rare
Irish/Gaelic

Allanah is a very rare name, with only 908 people still living in the US. That's 1 in 363,452 Americans. It peaked in 2006 with 63 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~908
Living in US
1 in 363,452
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious child or dear one
🌐
Origin
Irish/Gaelic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Warm Affectionate Gentle Nurturing
22
Life Path Number

The number 22 is known as a Master Number in numerology, representing a powerful builder energy with the vision to turn big dreams into reality. People associated with this number are often seen as ambitious, disciplined, and capable of achieving great things on a large scale.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,630
Worldwide Bearers
#307,094
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
215
🇳🇿 New Zealand
141
🇬🇧 England
73
🇺🇸 United States
908
🇧🇷 Brazil
66
🇨🇦 Canada
46
🇵🇭 Philippines
30
🇿🇦 South Africa
29
🇬🇧 Scotland
22
🇳🇬 Nigeria
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
908 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
807
Would be under 30 (88%)
110
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 917 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
80

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

📜 Allanah Through the Generations

The name Allanah has a unique journey, starting with 917 total births across all time but now home to just 908 living individuals, a stark decline. This drop is particularly striking given its peak in 2006 when 63 babies were named Allanah. The majority of these people are young, with 807 under 30 and only 110 aged 30-60, indicating a modern, younger demographic. Its rarity and the significant gap between past popularity and current numbers make Allanah a fascinating case study in name trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 22
Texas 21
New York 20
Florida 19
North Carolina 10
Michigan 6
Indiana 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Allanah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Allanah's Irish/Gaelic roots

📄 About the Name Allanah

How Many People Have the Name Allanah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 908 people in the United States currently share the name Allanah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 363,452 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Allanah a Common or Rare Name?

Allanah 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 Allanah Mean?

Allanah means "Precious child or dear one" and comes from Irish/Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Allanah Most Popular?

The name Allanah reached peak popularity in 2006, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Allanah?

Approximately 908 people named Allanah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 917. That works out to roughly 1 in 363,452 Americans.

Is Allanah a rare name?

Allanah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 363,452 Americans has this name.

What does the name Allanah mean?

Allanah means "Precious child or dear one" and comes from Irish/Gaelic origins.

Is Allanah more male or female?

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

When was Allanah most popular?

Allanah peaked in 2006 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US908
All-Time Births917
1 in X1 in 363,452
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2006
World Rank#307,094
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.