How popular is the name Lanis in 2025?

Lanis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Lanis most popular?

Lanis peaked in 1946, reaching #2143 among US boy names.

Lanis will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Lanis entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2143 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2143

peak (1946)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Lanis are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Lanis alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lanis in 2025?: Lanis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Lanis most popular?: Lanis peaked in 1946, reaching #2143 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lanis with classmates?: Lanis will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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