Lanier

Boy name

Lanier has been given to 1,217 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1972. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Lanier.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,217

Peak year

1972 (24 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▲ +14%

Gender split

13% girls / 87% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lanier — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Laniegirl

5,637 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lanier.

Decarlosboy

1,215 babies since 1964

Torianoboy

1,203 babies since 1970

Recoboy

1,202 babies since 1956

Hasaniboy

1,195 babies since 1973

Dionisioboy

1,194 babies since 1913

Shainboy

1,241 babies since 1963

Jobyboy

1,242 babies since 1939

Christophboy

1,192 babies since 1952

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lanier?

Lanier has been given to 1,217 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lanier peak?

Lanier peaked in 1972, when 24 babies were given the name.

Is Lanier a girl or boy name?

Lanier is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named Lanier are boys).

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