How Many People Are Named Laney?
Complete statistics for the name Laney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Laney, a very rare female name, is held by just 13,467 people in the US, making up 1 in 24,504 Americans. With most Laney's under 30, it's a genuinely modern name that peaked in popularity back in 2006.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 13,935 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Laney Through the Generations
Laney has seen its peak in recent history, with 640 births in 2006. Today, the majority of people named Laney are under 30, with 12,192 individuals falling into this age bracket. The name's slow decline since its peak suggests it's part of a newer generation of names that have gained traction but are now facing a slight downturn.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Laney's American roots
📄 About the Name Laney
How Many People Have the Name Laney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,200 people in the United States currently share the name Laney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,495 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Laney a Common or Rare Name?
Laney is classified as 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 Laney Mean?
Laney means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Laney in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Laney Most Popular?
The name Laney reached peak popularity in 2006, with 640 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Laney?
Approximately 10,200 people named Laney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,200. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,495 Americans.
Is Laney a rare name?
Laney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,495 Americans has this name.
What does the name Laney mean?
Laney means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Laney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Laney are male and 99% are female.
When was Laney most popular?
Laney peaked in 2006 with 640 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.