Lanel
girl nameLanel entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #6006 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#6006
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7019 |
| 1970s | #7391 |
| 1980s | #10422 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lanel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lanel alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lanel in 2025?
- Lanel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lanel most popular?
- Lanel peaked in 1971, reaching #6006 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lanel with classmates?
- Lanel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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