Lannis
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Lannis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 67 babies have been named Lannis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lannis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,203 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,203
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lannis
Lannis is a boy name .
Is Lannis a boy or girl name? Lannis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,203 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,334. Lannis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lannis is currently ranked #29,203 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lannis include Lan, Lann, Lanny, Lannie, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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