How old is someone named Lana?
The average Lana is 43 years old.
Half of all living Lanas are between 16 and 68. The average sits between a large older group and a younger one, so many Lanas are much older than 43.
When was Lana popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Lana peaked around 1948, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 81 | 0 |
| 1910s | 142 | 0 |
| 1920s | 230 | 0 |
| 1930s | 251 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 10,209 | 6,000 |
| 1950s | 8,932 | 6,900 |
| 1960s | 8,325 | 7,300 |
| 1970s | 5,235 | 4,900 |
| 1980s | 3,484 | 3,400 |
| 1990s | 2,083 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 5,766 | 5,700 |
| 2010s | 7,921 | 7,900 |
| 2020s | 4,706 | 4,700 |
How many Lanas are still alive?
About 49,000 Lanas are alive in the US today. That's 85% of the roughly 57,000 babies named Lana since 1885.
Most Lanas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lana?
About one in four living Lanas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Lana an old name?
Somewhat. Lana is older than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lana will be 38 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Lanas make up more of the total.
Is Lana a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Lanas are women.
Names the same age as Lana
NAME TWIN
Lana's name twin is Carmella. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Carmella's age curve is the closest match to Lana's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Lana
How old is the average Lana?
The average Lana in the US is 43 years old. The median is 48, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lana?
About 49,000 Lanas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 57,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Lana most popular?
In 1948, when about 1,500 baby girls were named Lana.
Is Lana a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 29% of living Lanas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this