Lana
5 countries#406 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
57,449 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #406 · peaked in 1948 with 1,470 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
26,213 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #65 · peaked in 2014 with 1,741 births
Most common in: Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Pas-de-Calais, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,663 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2015 with 287 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,438 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #227 · peaked in 2012 with 241 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
940 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #272 · peaked in 2008 with 37 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
285 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #146 · peaked in 2015 with 19 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #412 | — |
| 2007 | #405 | ↑7 |
| 2008 | #432 | ↓27 |
| 2009 | #445 | ↓13 |
| 2010 | #480 | ↓35 |
| 2011 | #487 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #441 | ↑46 |
| 2013 | #414 | ↑27 |
| 2014 | #352 | ↑62 |
| 2015 | #355 | ↓3 |
| 2016 | #391 | ↓36 |
| 2017 | #368 | ↑23 |
| 2018 | #360 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #384 | ↓24 |
| 2020 | #393 | ↓9 |
| 2021 | #376 | ↑17 |
| 2022 | #421 | ↓45 |
| 2023 | #416 | ↑5 |
| 2024 | #374 | ↑42 |
| 2025 | #406 | ↓32 |
Frequently asked questions about Lana
Is Lana a popular name?
Yes — Lana currently ranks #406 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lana more common for boys or girls?
Lana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lana most popular?
Lana peaked in 1948 in United States, with 1,470 recorded births that year.
Is Lana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lana’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #921 in 1885 to #406 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lana?
At least 89,325 babies have been recorded with the name Lana across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lana appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lana include Raven, Carolina, Brynn, Angela.
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