Allena
Every Allena since 1888 — 2,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Allena
Allena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,488 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 2,101 American babies have been named Allena. Its peak came in 2007, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Allena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Allena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,488 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,673 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,764 |
| 2022 | 20 | #5,997 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,050 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,457 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,170 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,149 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,392 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,781 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,134 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,852 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,787 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,495 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,217 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,313 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,019 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,185 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,050 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,619 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,264 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,828 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,233 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,244 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,488 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,855 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,496 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,526 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,330 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,805 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,778 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,043 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,295 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,693 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,842 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,310 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,300 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,223 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,353 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,620 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,592 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,694 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,941 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,727 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,100 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Allena in 2025?
Allena ranked #9,488 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Allena?
2,101 babies have been named Allena in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Allena most popular?
Allena peaked in 2007, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Allena a boy or girl name?
Allena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Allena rising or falling?
Allena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.