Lansing
Pronunciation: [ l-ANS-ihng ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lansing first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 248 babies have been named Lansing in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lansing is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,888 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,888
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lansing
Lansing is a boy name .
Lansing is currently ranked #36,888 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lansing include Lan, Lans, Lansy, Lansie, Ing, Ingy, Ingie, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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