Luna
5 countries#27 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Luna was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
87,834 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #27 · peaked in 2022 with 8,992 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
28,189 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #24 · peaked in 2022 with 1,751 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Nord, Gironde, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,213 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #115 · peaked in 2021 with 1,345 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,398 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #35 · peaked in 2021 with 1,261 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
658 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #106 · peaked in 2019 with 75 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
157 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #177 · peaked in 2023 with 22 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Luna’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #512 | — |
| 2007 | #452 | ↑60 |
| 2008 | #397 | ↑55 |
| 2009 | #324 | ↑73 |
| 2010 | #342 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #279 | ↑63 |
| 2012 | #225 | ↑54 |
| 2013 | #183 | ↑42 |
| 2014 | #142 | ↑41 |
| 2015 | #112 | ↑30 |
| 2016 | #77 | ↑35 |
| 2017 | #37 | ↑40 |
| 2018 | #23 | ↑14 |
| 2019 | #16 | ↑7 |
| 2020 | #14 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #11 | ↑3 |
| 2022 | #10 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #10 | — |
| 2024 | #13 | ↓3 |
| 2025 | #27 | ↓14 |
Frequently asked questions about Luna
Is Luna a popular name?
Yes — Luna currently ranks #27 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Luna more common for boys or girls?
Luna is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Luna most popular?
Luna peaked in 2022 in United States, with 8,992 recorded births that year.
Is Luna rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Luna’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #435 in 1880 to #27 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Luna?
At least 125,236 babies have been recorded with the name Luna across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Luna popular in more than one country?
Yes — Luna appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Luna?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Luna include Lucy, Aria, Isla, Ella.