How Many People Are Named Lantz?
Complete statistics for the name Lantz: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lantz, a very rare male name, is held by just 507 people in the US today, making up 1 in 650,321 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1993 with 18 births; now, it's slowly declining but remains a newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 547 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lantz Through the Generations
Lantz has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity peaked in 1993 with 18 births. Today, there are 507 people named Lantz in the US, with an average age of 38. The age distribution shows a fair spread: 34% under 30, 53% aged 30-60, and 13% over 60, indicating a name that's both modern and enduring.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Lantz
Lantz is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Lantz Lamback, American swimmer Lantz L'Amour, American musician…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lantz's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lantz
How Many People Have the Name Lantz?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,647 people in the United States currently share the name Lantz. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,458 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lantz a Common or Rare Name?
Lantz 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 Lantz Mean?
Lantz means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lantz in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lantz Most Popular?
The name Lantz reached peak popularity in 1993, with 18 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 Lantz?
Approximately 11,647 people named Lantz live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,647. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,458 Americans.
Is Lantz a rare name?
Lantz is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,458 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lantz mean?
Lantz means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Lantz more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lantz are male and 0% are female.
When was Lantz most popular?
Lantz peaked in 1993 with 18 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.