Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Alano

Name: Popularity of the name Alano in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alano, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#6,305 (2012)

Total Babies

159

5-Yr Trend

-21%

2000

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#6305

Peak Rank

159

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alano

Alano first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 13 Alanos were born — ranking #6,305 that year. As of 2026, Alano ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 159 Alanos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Alano

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alano is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alano

What does the name Alano mean?

Alano is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alano in 2026?

In 2026, Alano ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Alano most popular?

Alano reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,305 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Alano a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alano is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alano?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alano include Mihran, Leeon, Carmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alano

Alano is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 159 births in the dataset. Alano's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Alano's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.