Holding steady.
Popularity of Lantz since 1948
Babies named Lantz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lantz is a rare given name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1948. It reached its peak in 1993, when it saw its highest recorded usage, but it has never been a common name. In recent years, its trajectory has been stable, with very few annual births. The name is most likely a variant of Lance or a diminutive of Lawrence, reflecting a trend of short, strong-sounding names ending in 'z'. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000, its occasional use in the 1990s shows a modest appeal among parents looking for a distinctive alternative to more established names. Lantz remains an uncommon choice, with no recorded top states of use, but its simple spelling and pronunciation keep it accessible.
Lantz is a surname-turned-first-name, originally a diminutive of Laurence or Lawrence. It may also be a variant of the Scandinavian name Lantz, derived from Laurentius. As a given name, it saw scattered use in the United States from the mid-20th century onward, particularly in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lantz
Names that share Lantz's style, for a brother or sister.
