Luna
Pronunciation: [ l-OON-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Luna first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 99 babies have been named Luna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Luna is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,451 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,451
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Also a Girl Name
Luna is also used as a girl name, ranked #13.
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About the Name Luna
Luna is a boy name .
Is Luna a boy or girl name? Luna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,451 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13. Luna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Luna is currently ranked #10,451 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis