unisex name
Lanel
luh-NEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 33
Lanel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 85% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1984 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1971, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lanel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lanel?
In 1984, Lanel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lanel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lanel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lanel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lanel
- English luh-NEL
Sibling Names for Lanel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lanel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lanel
How popular is the name Lanel?
In 1984, Lanel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lanel a girl's or a boy's name?
Lanel is used for both girls and boys. About 85% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lanel?
Lanel has 2 syllables.
When was Lanel most popular?
Lanel peaked in 1971, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.