Launa
Every Launa since 1887 — 2,649 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Launa
Launa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,209 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1887, 2,649 American babies have been named Launa. Its peak came in 2006, when 55 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 Launa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Launa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,209 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,478 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,015 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,817 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,712 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,674 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,968 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,399 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,273 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,925 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,150 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,726 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,414 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,649 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,464 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,524 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,165 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,596 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,261 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,073 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,847 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,482 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,588 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,556 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,462 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,644 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,237 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,926 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,227 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,256 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,920 |
| 1965 | 44 | #1,703 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,870 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,310 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,818 |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,559 |
| 1940 | 50 | #1,015 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,630 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,843 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,774 |
| 1920 | 22 | #1,853 |
| 1915 | 16 | #2,003 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,813 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,655 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,366 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Launa in 2025?
Launa ranked #9,209 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Launa?
2,649 babies have been named Launa in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Launa most popular?
Launa peaked in 2006, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Launa a boy or girl name?
Launa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Launa rising or falling?
Launa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.