Lanson
boy nameLanson entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #3019 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#3019
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1940s | #3273 |
| 1950s | #3425 |
| 1960s | #4048 |
| 1970s | #4907 |
| 1990s | #8588 |
| 2000s | #10397 |
| 2010s | #9937 |
| 2020s | #11654 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Lanson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lanson alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lanson in 2025?
- Lanson is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lanson most popular?
- Lanson peaked in 1949, reaching #3019 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lanson with classmates?
- Lanson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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