Luna

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Luna is derived from the Latin word for "moon" and was the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. It has been used across various cultures, from Roman mythology to Spanish-speaking countries where it remains a beloved classic.

Current Popularity

#27 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #32, likely #27 to #37

↗Rising fast

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,586. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,145
  • 2012: 1,414
  • 2013: 1,747
  • 2014: 2,341
  • 2015: 2,809
  • 2016: 3,688
  • 2017: 5,356
  • 2018: 6,937
  • 2019: 7,800
  • 2020: 7,850
  • 2021: 8,241
  • 2022: 8,977
  • 2023: 7,853
  • 2024: 7,164
  • 2025: 6,076
  • 2026 (projected): 5,586

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Lu, Lulu, Lunie, Lunita
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
  • •Increasingly popular worldwide, especially in the past decade
  • •Works well as both a first name and middle name
  • •Strong literary and pop culture presence may influence perceptions

Famous People

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Luna Lovegood

Beloved character from Harry Potter series

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Luna Blaise

Actress known for 'Manifest'

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Luna Leopold

Pioneering hydrologist and geomorphologist

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Luna Wedler

Swiss actress from 'Biohackers'

Statistics

87,715

Total births since 1880

2022

Peak year

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