Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ana.
National Rank (2025)
#245
All-Time Peak Rank
#119 (1991)
Total U.S. Births
111,359
Unisex Distribution0.5% Boy / 99.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ana Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Ana
According to SSA data, Ana achieved its highest historical rank of #119 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1991 with 2,652 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 17.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 138 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ana scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-17.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,652Births in 1991
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
138Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:78
1890s:110
1900s:157
1910s:367
1920s:710
1930s:752
1940s:1,338
1950s:3,930
1960s:7,844
1970s:11,217
1980s:15,530
1990s:23,541
2000s:23,203
2010s:14,543
2020s:8,039
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-na
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is a perfect palindrome (spelled the same forward and backward). Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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