Lanny
Lanny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lanny
- A diminutive of the male given name Laurence.
- A diminutive of the male given name Roland.
How popular is Lanny?
Since 1880, 67 girls and 9,577 boys in the U.S. have been named Lanny (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4716 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #299 in 1942. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Lanny FAQ
What does the name Lanny mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Laurence. A diminutive of the male given name Roland.
How popular is the name Lanny?
Since 1880, 67 girls and 9,577 boys in the U.S. have been named Lanny (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4716 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #299 in 1942. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Lanny a boy or girl name?
Lanny is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 67 girls and 9,577 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.