Luna
Female name · ↑ Rising
18,152
Total Births
2022
Peak Year
#10
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Luna
Luna is of Latin origin meaning 'moon,' the name of the Roman moon goddess. It has risen rapidly in the US, entering the top 10 in the 2020s. The name's popularity was boosted by the Harry Potter character Luna Lovegood.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 284 births |
| 1890s | 312 births |
| 1900s | 291 births |
| 1910s | 142 births |
| 1920s | 25 births |
| 2000s | 1,426 births |
| 2010s | 6,438 births |
| 2020s | 9,234 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Luna?
Luna has been given to 18,152 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2022 with 2,499 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #10.
Is Luna a boy or girl name?
Luna is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Luna most popular?
Luna was most popular in 2022, when 2,499 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Luna?
Luna first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).