Lanny
girl nameLanny entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #4349 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#4349
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4526 |
| 1950s | #5092 |
| 1970s | #7680 |
| 1980s | #9814 |
| 2000s | #17294 |
| 2010s | #16992 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lanny are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lanny alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lanny in 2025?
- Lanny is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lanny most popular?
- Lanny peaked in 1940, reaching #4349 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lanny with classmates?
- Lanny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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