boy's name
Lanson
LAN-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 166
Lanson is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 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 2018, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lanson 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 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 27 |
How Popular Is Lanson?
In 2024, Lanson 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.
Where Lanson Is Used
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 Lanson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lanson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lanson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lanson
- English LAN-sun
Sibling Names for Lanson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lanson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lanson
How popular is the name Lanson?
In 2024, Lanson 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 Lanson a girl's or a boy's name?
Lanson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lanson?
Lanson has 2 syllables.
When was Lanson most popular?
Lanson peaked in 2018, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.