Aune
A girl's name of Finnish origin with 312 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Aune is a girl's baby name of Finnish origin, the Finnish form of Agnes, from the Greek meaning 'pure, holy' or possibly from the Greek hagnos (chaste). Agnes has been widely used in Scandinavia and Finland for centuries, where Aune became the characteristic Finnish adaptation.
Aune has a clean, minimalist sound — two syllables, deeply rooted in Finnish naming tradition. It carries the quiet purity of its Agnes root while feeling distinctly Nordic. Short, strong, and with genuine cultural heritage, it's a name that feels both ancient and refreshingly simple.
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Aune first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1908. Its appearance in the 1900s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Finnish classification suggests a path from finnish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aune has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1908.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 101 | #3376 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 206 | #1414 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #2130 | — |
The Story of Aune
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Aune is a name steeped in history. Girls named Aune are most likely born between 1908 and 1925.
How rare is Aune?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aune is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1908, peaked in the 1910s with 206 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aune by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1908–1929)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 6 | #4101 |
| 1928 | 5 | #4781 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4912 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3693 |
| 1924 | 7 | #4034 |
| 1923 | 13 | #2601 |
| 1922 | 23 | #1791 |
| 1921 | 14 | #2515 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1957 |
| 1919 | 29 | #1448 |
| 1918 | 26 | #1572 |
| 1917 | 21 | #1714 |
| 1916 | 29 | #1360 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1195 |
| 1914 | 22 | #1347 |
| 1913 | 16 | #1472 |
| 1912 | 13 | #1545 |
| 1911 | 17 | #1077 |
| 1908 | 5 | #2130 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1908–1929