Lanson
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Lanson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 140 babies have been named Lanson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanson is past its peak , currently ranked #33,254 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,254
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"occupational surname for a chapel keeper"
#33,375 in US
Old French origin
"the monk"
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Latin crux origin
"cross"
#33,344 in US
Greek origin
"with great strength (via Arion)"
#33,356 in US
Georgian origin
"prayer"
#33,439 in US
Arabic origin
"prince, commander"
#33,302 in US
Old High German (Gerutrude) origin
"spear strength"
#33,242 in US
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About the Name Lanson
Lanson is a boy name .
Lanson is currently ranked #33,254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lanson include Lan, Lans, Lansy, Lansie, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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