unisex name
Lanell
luh-NEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,478
Lanell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 86% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2022 it was given to 6 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 54 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lanell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 53 |
| 1920s | 211 |
| 1930s | 339 |
| 1940s | 339 |
| 1950s | 387 |
| 1960s | 344 |
| 1970s | 338 |
| 1980s | 189 |
| 1990s | 130 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Lanell?
In 2022, Lanell was given to 6 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 Lanell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lanell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lanell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lanell
- English luh-NEL
Sibling Names for Lanell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lanell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lanell
How popular is the name Lanell?
In 2022, Lanell was given to 6 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 Lanell a girl's or a boy's name?
Lanell is used for both girls and boys. About 86% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lanell?
Lanell has 2 syllables.
When was Lanell most popular?
Lanell peaked in 1971, when 54 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.