Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Lanson since 1917
Babies named Lanson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lanson's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Lanson is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1917, the same year it reached its peak usage. Since then, it has been given to very few boys each year, with a falling trajectory since 2017. While never a common choice, its surname-style sound fits modern trends, but it remains outside the mainstream as it has never appeared in the top 1000. Parents drawn to the name may appreciate its resemblance to more familiar names like Landon or Mason.
Lanson is likely a variant of the English surname Lanson or Langston, or an elaboration of the name Lance. The surname Lanson may derive from a place name or from a patronymic form of Lance. As a given name, it has been used sparingly in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanny, Lance
Sibling names for Lanson
Names that share Lanson's style, for a brother or sister.
