Lanier
Lanier is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Wool worker or lanner falcon.
Origin and history
Lanier is a surname turned given name of Old French origin, historically referring to a wool worker or a type of falcon (the lanner falcon). In the United States, it has been used occasionally as a masculine name, often inspired by regional geography or family heritage. It remains rare and distinctive in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,063 babies in the United States have been named Lanier since 1880. It ranks #3622 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- GA (93 %)
- CA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 90 |
| 1940-1950 | 130 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 117 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 53 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Lanier
- Lanier Greig: Musician, Keyboardist
Fun facts
- The surname Lanier traces back to Old French, referring to a worker who processed wool.
- Lake Lanier in Georgia is a famous reservoir named after the 19th-century southern poet Sidney Lanier.