Alannah
Modern variant of Alana, the feminine form of Alan.
Every Alannah since 1948 — 7,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alannah
Alannah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,674 in 2025 with 123 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 7,392 American babies have been named Alannah. Its peak came in 2015, when 370 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 Alannah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alannah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 | #1,674 |
| 2024 | 143 | #1,509 |
| 2023 | 146 | #1,486 |
| 2022 | 170 | #1,367 |
| 2021 | 206 | #1,182 |
| 2020 | 228 | #1,081 |
| 2019 | 261 | #988 |
| 2018 | 313 | #865 |
| 2017 | 293 | #913 |
| 2016 | 320 | #876 |
| 2015 | 370 | #763 |
| 2014 | 284 | #947 |
| 2013 | 303 | #855 |
| 2012 | 315 | #846 |
| 2011 | 283 | #918 |
| 2010 | 263 | #969 |
| 2009 | 267 | #992 |
| 2008 | 288 | #942 |
| 2007 | 272 | #985 |
| 2006 | 237 | #1,074 |
| 2005 | 197 | #1,168 |
| 2004 | 216 | #1,067 |
| 2003 | 189 | #1,146 |
| 2002 | 141 | #1,370 |
| 2001 | 173 | #1,181 |
| 2000 | 115 | #1,551 |
| 1995 | 94 | #1,598 |
| 1990 | 202 | #940 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,129 |
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Famous people named Alannah
- Alannah Myles Singer · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alannah mean?
Modern variant of Alana, the feminine form of Alan.
How popular is the name Alannah in 2025?
Alannah ranked #1,674 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 123 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alannah?
7,392 babies have been named Alannah in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alannah most popular?
Alannah peaked in 2015, when 370 newborns received the name.
Is Alannah a boy or girl name?
Alannah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alannah rising or falling?
Alannah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alannah?
Well-known people named Alannah include Alannah Myles (singer).