Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Luna.
National Rank (2025)
#27
All-Time Peak Rank
#10 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
87,715
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Luna Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Luna
According to SSA data, Luna achieved its highest historical rank of #10 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 8,977 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 116.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 64 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Luna scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+116.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,977Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
64Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:168
1890s:278
1900s:298
1910s:409
1920s:414
1930s:173
1940s:91
1950s:44
1960s:29
1970s:67
1980s:115
1990s:552
2000s:4,737
2010s:34,179
2020s:46,161
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLu-na
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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