Aune
A masculine Scandinavian name meaning "prosperous battlefield".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Aune. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aune today is around 98 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aune births was 1915 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aune. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Aune is about 98 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Aunes were born before 1938.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aune. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1915
33 babies that year
Average age
98
years old
1929 SSA rank
#4,101
Tracked since 1908
Popularity
Aune: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aune from the 1900s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 206 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Aune remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aune 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 Aune during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aunes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Aune, while Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 43 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aune
The name Aune is a feminine given name of Finnish origin. It is derived from the Finnish word "aune," which means "grace" or "blessing." The name has been in use in Finland for centuries and is believed to have its roots in the ancient Finnish culture and language.
Aune was a popular name among Finnish women during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. It was often given to girls born into noble or wealthy families, as it was considered a name that symbolized grace, beauty, and good fortune. The earliest recorded mention of the name Aune can be found in Finnish historical records dating back to the 14th century.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Aune was Aune Antti (1927-2018), a Finnish writer and poet who gained widespread recognition for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her poetry collection "Syksy" (Autumn) published in 1957 is considered a classic of Finnish literature.
Another famous Aune was Aune Kuusinen (1891-1969), a Finnish politician and activist who played a significant role in the Finnish labor movement and the establishment of the Finnish Communist Party. She was also a member of the Finnish Parliament and worked tirelessly for women's rights and social justice.
Aune Rindal (1928-2018) was a Norwegian ceramist and textile artist who gained international acclaim for her innovative and avant-garde designs. Her works are featured in numerous museums and art galleries around the world, and she is considered a pioneer in the field of modern Scandinavian art and design.
In the world of sports, Aune Lehtonen (born 1942) was a Finnish cross-country skier who won multiple medals at the Winter Olympics and World Championships in the 1960s and 1970s. She is regarded as one of the greatest Finnish athletes of all time and was inducted into the Finnish Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.
Aune Arvola (1913-1991) was a Finnish actress and singer who rose to prominence during the Golden Age of Finnish cinema in the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in numerous popular films and musicals and was beloved for her talent, charm, and comedic timing.
People
Aune + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aune 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
Aune: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aune?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aune 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Aune a common name?
We classify Aune as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 312 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aune most popular?
The single biggest year for Aune was 1915, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aune is about 98 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 Aune in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aune a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aune 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 Aune still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aune 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 Aune 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 are called Aune?
You can see how many people have the name Aune on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.