NAME PROFILE
Lanny
Lanny is a diminutive of names like Lawrence or Leonard, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'brave lion.' it carries a legacy of mid-century approachability and suggests a person who is loyal, social, and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,644 |
| Gender | Male (69% / 31%) |
| Peak year | 1949 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1934 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%CA — 20%OH — 20%TN — 18%NC — 18%
Notable People
Lanny Wadkins (Athlete) · Lanny McDonald (Athlete) · Lanny Poffo (Wrestler) · Lanny Bassham (Athlete) · Lanny Smith (Athlete)
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