Lanny
Pronunciation: [ l-AN-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lanny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 45 babies have been named Lanny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,026 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,026
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lanny
Lanny is a girl name .
Is Lanny a boy or girl name? Lanny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,026 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,615. Lanny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lanny is currently ranked #48,026 in popularity for girl 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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