Lyanna
Every Lyanna since 1975 — 3,772 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyanna
Lyanna is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #877 in 2025 with 305 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 3,772 American babies have been named Lyanna. Its peak came in 2019, when 500 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 Lyanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyanna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 305 | #877 |
| 2024 | 273 | #956 |
| 2023 | 250 | #1,015 |
| 2022 | 243 | #1,050 |
| 2021 | 266 | #978 |
| 2020 | 355 | #766 |
| 2019 | 500 | #606 |
| 2018 | 320 | #849 |
| 2017 | 318 | #862 |
| 2016 | 216 | #1,168 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,832 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,876 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,796 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,504 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,428 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,601 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,988 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,622 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,178 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,752 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,029 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,146 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,080 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,014 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,524 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,116 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,467 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,707 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,387 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyanna in 2025?
Lyanna ranked #877 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 305 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyanna?
3,772 babies have been named Lyanna in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyanna most popular?
Lyanna peaked in 2019, when 500 newborns received the name.
Is Lyanna a boy or girl name?
Lyanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lyanna rising or falling?
Lyanna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.