Lanissa
girl nameLanissa entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #5057 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#5057
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5057 |
| 1970s | #6420 |
| 1980s | #11798 |
| 1990s | #12953 |
| 2000s | #15491 |
| 2010s | #16547 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lanissa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lanissa alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lanissa in 2025?
- Lanissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lanissa most popular?
- Lanissa peaked in 1969, reaching #5057 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lanissa with classmates?
- Lanissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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