How Many People Are Named Sanna?
Complete statistics for the name Sanna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sanna, a very rare female name, is held by just 654 people in the US today, making up 1 in 504,915 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2008, it's a relatively modern choice, with nearly half of those named Sanna being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 723 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sanna Through the Generations
Sanna has seen a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century, with its highest recorded birth year being 2008 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Sanna is 39, indicating that many of those born during the peak years are now adults. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Sanna's bearers are young, with 319 individuals under 30, compared to 230 aged between 30 and 60, and 174 over 60, suggesting it's a name that continues to be chosen by parents for their daughters.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sanna's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sanna
How Many People Have the Name Sanna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 747 people in the United States currently share the name Sanna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 443,707 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sanna a Common or Rare Name?
Sanna 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 Sanna Mean?
Sanna means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sanna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sanna Most Popular?
The name Sanna reached peak popularity in 2008, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Sanna?
Approximately 747 people named Sanna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 747. That works out to roughly 1 in 443,707 Americans.
Is Sanna a rare name?
Sanna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 443,707 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sanna mean?
Sanna means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sanna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sanna are male and 100% are female.
When was Sanna most popular?
Sanna peaked in 2008 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.