Lanette
Lanette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Little Lana or light; derivative of Lana or Helen.
Origin and history
Lanette is a feminine name of French origin, created as a diminutive form related to names like Lana or Elaine. It experienced moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but is relatively rare today. The name offers a vintage, melodic quality with soft consonant sounds.
Popularity in the United States
5,005 babies in the United States have been named Lanette since 1880. It ranks #2466 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2094.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.7 %)
- TX (15 %)
- MI (7.5 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 77 |
| 1940-1950 | 369 |
| 1950-1960 | 910 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,600 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,024 |
| 1980-1990 | 565 |
| 1990-2000 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 109 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Nicknames
Lana, Netta, Nettie
Fun facts
- Lanette saw its highest level of usage in the United States between the 1950s and 1970s.
- The suffix '-ette' was frequently used in English-speaking countries in the 20th century to create feminine diminutives.