Runa
Every Runa since 2000 — 624 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Runa
Runa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,771 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 624 American babies have been named Runa. Its peak came in 2020, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Runa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Runa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,771 |
| 2024 | 59 | #2,851 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,881 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,950 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,669 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,494 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,162 |
| 2018 | 46 | #3,431 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,788 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,611 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,931 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,993 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,472 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,019 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,672 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,920 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,886 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,942 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,715 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,047 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,557 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,378 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,054 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Runa in 2025?
Runa ranked #2,771 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Runa?
624 babies have been named Runa in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Runa most popular?
Runa peaked in 2020, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Runa a boy or girl name?
Runa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Runa rising or falling?
Runa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.