Holding steady.
Popularity of Lanis since 1916
Babies named Lanis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lanis's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 | 30 |
| 1930s | 0 | 18 |
| 1940s | 32 | 55 |
| 1950s | 26 | 50 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lanis is a rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1916. Its peak occurred in 1925, after which usage declined steeply. The name has never achieved any rank on the national popularity charts, and its trajectory has remained extremely low and stable. No top states recorded a notable concentration of Lanis births. The name appears to be a modern invention or a variant of a surname, lacking a clear etymological meaning or cultural tradition. Its scarcity makes it a highly distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon name with early 20th-century roots.
Lanis appears to be a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1916. It may be a variant of Lanes, a surname derived from a place name, or a modern creative formation. Its usage remained sporadic, with a slight peak in the 1920s, but it never gained widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lanes, Lannis
Sibling names for Lanis
Names that share Lanis's style, for a brother or sister.
