Total births
769
Unisex name · since 1972
Lan
Lan has 769 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1982 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 769
- total births
- 1972–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Lan is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 769 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Lan recorded 769 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2019.
- 769 total births
- 1972–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
769 girls have been named Lan since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 769
- total births
- 1972–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Lan was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
47 babies were named Lan in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Lan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lan's full recorded timeline at 1996, 26% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 74% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2015, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 47 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lan at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Lan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2019
- Peak year (1982)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Lan popularity over time - boys
318 total births recorded since 1948 (Lan as boys' name)
Lan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lan's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Lan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 97
1970s
97 births
- 1980s
1980s
336 births
- 1990s
1990s
183 births
- 2000s 92
2000s
92 births
- 2010s 61
2010s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 336 births (44% of all-time use).
How Lan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lan's total volume
Lan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lan by state
Where Lan concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 172 | 22.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 49 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Lan's total US births 22.4%
Even split
172 of 769 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lan? ▼
Lan has been given to 769 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 47 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Lan most popular? ▼
Lan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Lan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lan are California (172 births), Texas (49 births), Kansas (5 births).
Is Lan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 769 births, and as a boy's name it has 318 births.
How long has the name Lan been used? ▼
Lan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 48 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Lan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lana, Laney, Lani, Landry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lan's data
- Lan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (336 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lans (172 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lan
Nearby Names Like Lan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lan
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Lani Girl
#1902 7,373 births
Landry Girl
#1192 5,842 births
Lanie Girl
#1825 5,602 births
Compare Lan side by side: Lan vs Lana Lan vs Laney Lan vs Lani
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lan: Baby Name Since 1972 - 769 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.