How popular is the name Lanny in 2025?

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

When was the name Lanny most popular?

Lanny peaked in 1942, reaching #299 among US boy names.

Lanny will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Lanny entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #299 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#299

peak (1942)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 6,000 people named Lanny are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Lanny alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lanny in 2025?: Lanny is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Lanny most popular?: Lanny peaked in 1942, reaching #299 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lanny with classmates?: Lanny will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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