Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lana is a name of Latin origin meaning 'wool'. It evolved from the name Alana and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is associated with elegance and has no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈlænə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lana is derived from the Latin word 'lana', which means 'wool'. It is also thought to be a diminutive of names such as Alana.
Meaning
wool
Language Evolution
Alana, Lana
Historical Usage
Lana gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used as a given name since the 1940s.
Variants & Derivatives
Alana, Lanae, Lani
Modern Popularity & Image
Lana is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace. It has gained a trendy status in recent years.
Famous People
Lana Del Rey, an American singer-songwriter, Lana Parrilla, an American actress, Lana Lang, a character from DC Comics
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,470 peak births in 1948
Geographic Spread
Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in South Dakota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1711th of 9107 | 407 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 408th of 9204 | 5,039 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 275th of 12526 | 18,461 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 374th of 19264 | 9,930 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 697th of 27321 | 4,541 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 561st of 35406 | 8,281 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 382nd of 30306 | 9,913 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
20.50% 317th/1546 |
26.80% 417th/1556 |
18.66% 439th/2353 |
18.49% 286th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.56% 213th/2227 |
17.08% 415th/2430 |
9.29% 265th/2853 |
10.38% 288th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.32% 303rd/2937 |
16.68% 581st/3483 |
9.72% 342nd/3518 |
9.84% 398th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.01% 627th/3685 |
18.46% 826th/4475 |
13.02% 676th/5194 |
12.43% 785th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.70% 536th/4582 |
10.05% 519th/5164 |
8.03% 587th/7313 |
8.01% 598th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.89% 394th/3984 |
7.62% 342nd/4487 |
6.87% 469th/6822 |
5.31% 333rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in South Dakota across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1711th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 408th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 275th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 374th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 697th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 561st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 382nd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.