Alanis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alanis has its roots in Spanish and derives from the Old French name Alain. Its meaning relates to 'handsome' or 'rock'. Over time, it evolved through various forms, notably Alaunus and Alain, before becoming popular as Alanis. It carries a modern image associated with creativity, especially linked to the artist Alanis Morissette. There is no significant biblical relevance.
The name Alanis is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alanis has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alanis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6576th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1829th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1780th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alanis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alanis"
Pronunciation
/əˈlænɪs/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Alanis is derived from the Old French name 'Alain', which itself comes from the Celtic name 'Alaunus', meaning 'rock' or 'handsome'. The name has been popularized in modern times by the singer Alanis Morissette.
Meaning
handsome, rock
Language Evolution
Alaunus, Alain, Alanis
Historical Usage
The name Alanis gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly due to the influence of pop culture and music, especially through the success of Alanis Morissette in the 1990s.
Variants & Derivatives
Alana, Alane, Alanis
Modern Popularity & Image
Alanis is seen as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression due to its connection to the musician Alanis Morissette.
Famous People
Alanis Morissette
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alanis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alanis"
"Alanis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6576th of 27321 | 187 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1829th of 35406 | 1,720 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1780th of 30306 | 1,414 |
Regional Popularity of "Alanis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alanis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
67.95% 2504th/3685 |
62.06% 2777th/4475 |
57.76% 3000th/5194 |
71.54% 4519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.64% 2687th/4582 |
28.31% 1462nd/5164 |
23.79% 1740th/7313 |
24.27% 1811th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.80% 2502nd/3984 |
28.30% 1270th/4487 |
24.45% 1668th/6822 |
28.98% 1819th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alanis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alanis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.