Lanny
Lanny is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Land, territory, or spear.
Origin and history
Lanny is traditionally used as a masculine diminutive of names such as Lance, Lancelot, or Roland. It experienced moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and is now rarely given to newborns. The name carries a friendly, vintage American quality.
Popularity in the United States
9,577 babies in the United States have been named Lanny since 1880. It ranks #1226 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.8 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- TN (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 950 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,330 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,749 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,222 |
| 1970-1980 | 748 |
| 1980-1990 | 290 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Famous people named Lanny
- Lanny Wadkins: Golfer, Sports Broadcaster
- Lanny McDonald: Ice Hockey Player
Fun facts
- Lanny developed primarily as an informal pet name for Lance, Lancelot, or Roland before gaining independent use.
- The name saw its highest US usage in the 1940s and 1950s.