Luna
Peaked at #10 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Luna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Luna — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#10
in 2022
Current rank
#13
in 2024
Years tracked
132
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Luna reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #10 nationally with 8,967 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #142 (2014) to #13 (2024) — a 91% improvement.
As of 2024, Luna ranks #13 nationally for girls, with 7,135 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #13 | 7,135 |
| 2023 | #10 | 7,841 |
| 2022 | #10 | 8,967 |
| 2021 | #11 | 8,237 |
| 2020 | #14 | 7,845 |
| 2019 | #16 | 7,798 |
| 2018 | #23 | 6,932 |
| 2017 | #37 | 5,355 |
Luna — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#4168
in 1915
Current rank
#9493
in 2024
Years tracked
14
1915–2024
Trend
Rising
Luna was already at its most popular for boys in 1915 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #4168), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13286 (2014) to #9493 (2024) — a 29% improvement.
As of 2024, Luna ranks #9493 nationally for boys, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,493 | 8 |
| 2023 | #8,656 | 9 |
| 2022 | #6,032 | 15 |
| 2021 | #7,405 | 11 |
| 2020 | #7,308 | 11 |
| 2019 | #8,614 | 9 |
| 2018 | #13,386 | 5 |
| 2017 | #9,374 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Luna most popular?
Luna was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #10 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Luna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Luna?
At least 81,677 babies have been recorded with the name Luna in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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