How Many People Are Named Lanell?

Complete statistics for the name Lanell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lanell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Lanell is a very rare female name, with only 1,686 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 195,715 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1971 with 54 births, but now it's seen as a declining classic.

~1,686
Living in US
1 in 195,715
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Laney
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
327 (19%)
♀ Female
1,359 (81%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
168
Would be under 30 (7%)
766
Would be 30–60 (31%)
1,544
Would be over 60 (62%)

All 2,478 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lanell Through the Generations

Lanell has been a name of the older generation since its peak in 1971, with 62% of those named Lanell being over 60 years old. This means that most people named Lanell are now in their late sixties, with only 168 individuals under the age of thirty. The name's decline reflects a shift away from its once-popular status, as fewer parents choose it for their children today.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 569
California 52
Oklahoma 16
Mississippi 15
Louisiana 14
Georgia 11
Arkansas 6
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Lanell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lanell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lanell

How Many People Have the Name Lanell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,686 people in the United States currently share the name Lanell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 195,715 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lanell a Common or Rare Name?

Lanell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lanell Mean?

Lanell means "creative variant of Laney" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lanell in SSA data, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.

When Was Lanell Most Popular?

The name Lanell reached peak popularity in 1971, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lanell?

Approximately 1,686 people named Lanell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,478. That works out to roughly 1 in 195,715 Americans.

Is Lanell a rare name?

Lanell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 195,715 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lanell mean?

Lanell means "creative variant of Laney" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lanell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 19% of people named Lanell are male and 81% are female.

When was Lanell most popular?

Lanell peaked in 1971 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,686
All-Time Births2,478
1 in X1 in 195,715
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1971
World Rank#113,256
Male %19%
Female %81%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.