Lanny
Boy nameLanny has been given to 9,644 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It peaked in 1949.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
9,644
Peak year
1949 (498 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1919
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Lanny's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #306 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lanny — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lanny.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lanny?
Lanny has been given to 9,644 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lanny peak?
Lanny peaked in 1949, when 498 babies were given the name.
Is Lanny a girl or boy name?
Lanny is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Lanny are boys).
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