Lanae
Lanae is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, influenced by names like Lana and Janae.
Origin and history
Lanae is a modern American name created in the mid-to-late 20th century, likely blending prefix patterns like 'La-' with popular endings found in names like Janae and Renae. It is a relatively rare choice in the United States with steady, modest usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,951 babies in the United States have been named Lanae since 1880. It ranks #3260 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.4 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
- IN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 270 |
| 1970-1980 | 285 |
| 1980-1990 | 422 |
| 1990-2000 | 519 |
| 2000-2010 | 551 |
| 2010-2019 | 456 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Fun facts
- Lanae arose alongside the mid-20th-century trend of combining melodic prefixes with popular '-nae' or '-rae' endings.
- The name has remained uncommon in the U.S. overall, never reaching the top 500 popular names.