Lanita

Girl name

Lanita has been given to 3,721 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1958.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,721

Peak year

1958 (113 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

▼ -27%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Anitagirl

215,849 babies since 1880

Danitagirl

7,516 babies since 1932

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lanita?

Lanita has been given to 3,721 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lanita peak?

Lanita peaked in 1958, when 113 babies were given the name.

Is Lanita a girl or boy name?

Lanita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lanita are girls).

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