Alanis
Every Alanis since 1995 — 3,400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alanis
Alanis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,459 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 3,400 American babies have been named Alanis. Its peak came in 2013, when 182 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alanis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alanis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,459 | 7 | #9,759 |
| 2024 | 93 | #2,070 | — | — |
| 2023 | 112 | #1,803 | — | — |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,870 | — | — |
| 2021 | 118 | #1,739 | — | — |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,196 | — | — |
| 2019 | 102 | #1,934 | — | — |
| 2018 | 86 | #2,179 | — | — |
| 2017 | 112 | #1,829 | — | — |
| 2016 | 99 | #1,996 | — | — |
| 2015 | 140 | #1,567 | — | — |
| 2014 | 180 | #1,315 | — | — |
| 2013 | 182 | #1,289 | — | — |
| 2012 | 86 | #2,189 | — | — |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,695 | — | — |
| 2010 | 96 | #2,059 | — | — |
| 2009 | 97 | #2,090 | — | — |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,269 | — | — |
| 2007 | 99 | #2,059 | — | — |
| 2006 | 141 | #1,547 | — | — |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,950 | — | — |
| 2004 | 110 | #1,746 | — | — |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,925 | — | — |
| 2002 | 115 | #1,607 | — | — |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,562 | — | — |
| 2000 | 107 | #1,649 | — | — |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,965 | — | — |
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Famous people named Alanis
- Alanis Morissette Singer · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alanis in 2025?
Alanis ranked #2,459 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alanis?
3,400 babies have been named Alanis in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alanis most popular?
Alanis peaked in 2013, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Alanis a boy or girl name?
Alanis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alanis rising or falling?
Alanis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alanis?
Well-known people named Alanis include Alanis Morissette (singer).