Utahna
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly Native American.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Utahna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Utahna today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Utahna births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Utahna. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Utahna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1991 SSA rank
#15,360
Tracked since 1916
Census
Utahna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 107 people with the first name Utahna, which placed it at #52,420 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#52,420
National first-name rank
People counted
107
107 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
76.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Utahna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Utahna is White at 76.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (12.1%) and Hispanic (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Utahna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Utahna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.6% · 82
- American Indian and Alaska Native12.1% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Popularity
Utahna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Utahna from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 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
Utahna 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 Utahna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Utahnas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Utahna
Utahna is a unique name with roots tracing back to the Native American tribes of the Great Plains region in North America. Its origins can be linked to the Lakota language, spoken by the Sioux people. The name is believed to have derived from the Lakota word "uthana," which translates to "to pursue" or "to chase."
In the late 17th century, French explorers and fur traders encountered the Lakota tribes and recorded some of their names and language. While there are no known historical records specifically mentioning Utahna during this early period, it is likely that the name was in use among the Lakota people at the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Utahna can be found in the journals of Lewis and Clark's expedition through the Louisiana Purchase territory in the early 19th century. In their writings, they documented interactions with various Native American tribes, including the Sioux, and may have encountered individuals with this name.
Throughout the 19th century, as European settlement in the Great Plains region increased, more accounts of Native American names and cultures were recorded. While not a common name, Utahna appeared sporadically in historical records and documents from this period.
One notable individual bearing the name Utahna was a Lakota warrior who fought alongside Sitting Bull in the famous Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Utahna was celebrated for his bravery and courage in this battle against the U.S. Cavalry.
Another historical figure with this name was Utahna Wanji, a respected Lakota medicine woman and healer who lived in the late 19th century. She was renowned for her vast knowledge of traditional plant remedies and her healing abilities.
In the early 20th century, a Lakota artist named Utahna Duta gained recognition for her intricate beadwork and traditional designs. Her work was exhibited in various museums and helped preserve and promote Native American art and culture.
During the mid-20th century, an activist named Utahna Wicahpi campaigned tirelessly for the rights and representation of Native American communities. She played a crucial role in advocating for better education and healthcare facilities on reservations.
Lastly, Utahna Wambli was a renowned Lakota storyteller and historian in the late 20th century. Through his oral traditions and written works, he preserved and passed down the rich cultural heritage and legends of his people to future generations.
People
Utahna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Utahna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Utahna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Utahna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Utahna 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Utahna a common name?
We classify Utahna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Utahna most popular?
The single biggest year for Utahna was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Utahna is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Utahna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 107 people with the name Utahna, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #52,420 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Utahna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Utahna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Utahna appears almost entirely female. Of the 105 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Utahna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Utahna is White at 76.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (12.1%) and Hispanic (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Utahna most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Utahna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.6% (82 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Utahna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Utahna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Utahna 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 Utahna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Utahna 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 Utahna 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.
How many people are named Utahna?
Find out how many people share the name Utahna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.