How Many People Are Named Lansana?

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

Lansana
Very Rare
Mandinka

Lansana means 'supreme' in Mandinka, adding a regal touch to its very rare status among male names. Only 21 people named Lansana live in the US today, making up just 1 in 15,880,647 Americans. All but none of these individuals are under 30, highlighting its modern appeal.

~21
Living in US
1 in 15,880,647
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supreme
🌐
Origin
Mandinka
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Strong Confident
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 signifies leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

65,130
Worldwide Bearers
#14,787
Global Rank
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
34,428
🇬🇳 Guinea
23,719
🇸🇳 Senegal
4,814
🇱🇷 Liberia
1,002
🇹🇩 Chad
433
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
179
🇺🇸 United States
140
🇫🇷 France
100
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
71
🇪🇸 Spain
47

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
21
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 21 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
26
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Lansana Through the Generations

Lansana, a name steeped in rarity and modernity, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2006 with 10 births. Today, there are 21 people named Lansana, all under the age of 30, indicating a name that's truly of the new generation. With no one aged 30 or older, Lansana stands out as a contemporary choice, reflecting its origins and the trends of recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Lansana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lansana's Mandinka roots

📄 About the Name Lansana

How Many People Have the Name Lansana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21 people in the United States currently share the name Lansana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,880,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lansana a Common or Rare Name?

Lansana 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 Lansana Mean?

Lansana means "supreme" and comes from Mandinka origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lansana in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Lansana Most Popular?

The name Lansana reached peak popularity in 2006, with 10 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 Lansana?

Approximately 21 people named Lansana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,880,647 Americans.

Is Lansana a rare name?

Lansana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,880,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lansana mean?

Lansana means "supreme" and comes from Mandinka origins.

Is Lansana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lansana are male and 0% are female.

When was Lansana most popular?

Lansana peaked in 2006 with 10 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.

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 US21
All-Time Births21
1 in X1 in 15,880,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2006
World Rank#14,787
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.