How Popular (or Rare) was Luna in 1996?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#2,683
1996 Rank
5
1996 Births
#34
Best Rank (2022)
1,261
Peak Year (2021)
12,300
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 59,200
Rarity Factor (1996)
Popularity Position
Bottom 46%
Among UK girls' names in 1996
Rare ยท 1 in 59,200 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Luna Story

Luna is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2683 in 1996 with 5 recorded births. This places Luna in the bottom 46% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 1,261 births ranking #35. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 59,200 girls born was named Luna. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin  |  Meaning: moon

Luna is a luminous celestial name meaning 'moon'. It feels dreamy and modern, yet its root is ancient and straightforward.

Although the word is ancient, Luna's major surge as a first name is quite modern, helped by growing interest in celestial names. Its clean sound and vivid image have made it especially popular.

Did you know?Luna is one of the strongest modern examples of a celestial word name becoming a mainstream classic-in-the-making.
Similar namesSelena, Lyra, Nova, Stella, Lola

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