Lanny
Pronunciation: [ l-AN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lanny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,286 babies have been named Lanny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanny is past its peak , currently ranked #38,615 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,615
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lanny is also used as a girl name, ranked #48026.
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About the Name Lanny
Lanny is a boy name .
Is Lanny a boy or girl name? Lanny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,615 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,026. Lanny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lanny is currently ranked #38,615 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lanny include Lan, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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