Alanny
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "little Ana" or "little Anne".
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Alanny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alanny today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alanny births was 2024 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alanny. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
2024
29 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,655
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Alanny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alanny from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 115 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alanny by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alanny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alannys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Alanny, while New Jersey, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alanny
The name Alanny is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, spoken by the tribal communities that inhabited the British Isles and parts of continental Europe. The name is thought to be derived from the Celtic word "alann," which means "precious" or "cherished."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alanny can be traced back to the 5th century AD, when a Celtic chieftain named Alanny led his tribe in battles against the invading Saxon armies. This Alanny was renowned for his bravery and tactical prowess, and his legend lived on in the folklore of the Celtic people for generations.
In the 9th century, a Welsh monk named Alanny gained prominence for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of Celtic literature and traditions. His writings provided valuable insights into the customs and beliefs of the ancient Celtic civilization.
During the Middle Ages, the name Alanny was associated with nobility and distinction. In the 12th century, a French knight named Alanny de Montfort was a prominent figure in the Crusades, known for his valor and chivalry on the battlefield.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, Alanny Bacon, an English philosopher and statesman, was a prominent figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was renowned for his influential writings on topics such as politics, philosophy, and science.
Another notable figure bearing the name Alanny was Alanny Muir, a Scottish explorer and naturalist who lived in the 19th century. She made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna, and her extensive travels and research helped broaden our understanding of the natural world.
While the name Alanny may have been overshadowed by more common names in recent times, its rich history and unique origins make it a truly remarkable and cherished moniker.
People
Alanny + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alanny as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alanny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alanny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alanny going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Alanny a common name?
We classify Alanny as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 243 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alanny most popular?
The single biggest year for Alanny was 2024, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alanny is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alanny in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alanny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alanny in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alanny still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alanny in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alanny can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Alanny?
Find out how many people have the name Alanny on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.