How Many People Are Named Lanice?
Complete statistics for the name Lanice: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lanice is a beautifully uncommon modern invented name, likely a creative blend of elements like "La" and "Janice" or "Bernice." There are only about 335 people living in the US with this name, meaning roughly 1 in 986,214 Americans share it. It's interesting that the name peaked in 1992 with just 14 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, authority, and material success. It's associated with strong leadership qualities, resilience in the face of challenges, and a natural talent for organization and achievement.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 358 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lanice Through the Generations
Looking at Lanice through the generations, it's clear this name has stayed firmly in rare territory since it first appeared on record. With only 358 total births ever recorded in the US, every person named Lanice carries something truly distinctive. The age breakdown tells a compelling story: about 65% of bearers (231 people) fall between ages 30 and 60, suggesting the name found its modest foothold during the 1960s through the early 1990s. Only 61 bearers are under 30, and 66 are over 60, showing a fairly balanced spread across generations. The peak year of 1992 saw 14 births, which doesn't sound like much, but for a name this rare, that's a notable spike. Today the trend is stable, neither climbing nor fading dramatically. Globally, Lanice ranks at #301,495 with roughly 744 living bearers worldwide. The average bearer is around 46 years old, placing this name squarely between classic and modern sensibilities. It's a name that quietly persists without ever chasing popularity.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lanice's American English roots
📄 About the Name Lanice
How Many People Have the Name Lanice?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 335 people in the United States currently share the name Lanice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 986,214 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lanice a Common or Rare Name?
Lanice 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 Lanice Mean?
Lanice means "Creative modern blend name" and comes from American English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lanice in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lanice Most Popular?
The name Lanice reached peak popularity in 1992, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Lanice?
Approximately 335 people named Lanice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 358. That works out to roughly 1 in 986,214 Americans.
Is Lanice a rare name?
Lanice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 986,214 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lanice mean?
Lanice means "Creative modern blend name" and comes from American English origins.
Is Lanice more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lanice are male and 100% are female.
When was Lanice most popular?
Lanice peaked in 1992 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.