Lanny

Lanny is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Lanny at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lanny

Lanny belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lanny first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #299 in 1942, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 9,577 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lanny in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#299 in 1942
Peak year
1949
Babies named Lanny in 2024
5
Total since 1880
9,577

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lanny mean?

The meaning of Lanny is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lanny a boy or girl name?

Lanny is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lanny?

Lanny comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lanny?

Lanny first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #299 in 1942, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.