Total births
539
Girls' name · since 1964
Laniece
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 539 babies named Laniece, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 539
- total births
- 1964–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
539 girls have been named Laniece since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Laniece recorded 539 times among girls since 1964, 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 1964 to 2016.
- 539 total births
- 1964–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
539 girls have been named Laniece since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 539
- total births
- 1964–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Laniece was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
18 babies were named Laniece in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Laniece's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laniece splits its recorded history at 1990: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laniece at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Laniece popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2016
- Peak year (1994)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Laniece by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laniece's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Laniece births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s
1970s
105 births
- 1980s
1980s
133 births
- 1990s
1990s
128 births
- 2000s
2000s
100 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 133 births (25% of all-time use).
How Laniece 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 Laniece's total volume
Laniece vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laniece by state
Where Laniece concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 1.5% |
New York share of Laniece's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 539 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laniece? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 539 babies named Laniece. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 18 births.
When was Laniece most popular? ▼
Laniece was most popular in the 1980s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Laniece most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laniece are New York (10 births), California (8 births).
How long has the name Laniece been used? ▼
Records for Laniece go back to 1964, giving 53 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Laniece? ▼
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 Laniece's data
- Laniece's decade-level peak was the 1980s (133 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lanieces (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Laniece
Nearby Names Like Laniece
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laniece
Lana Girl
#374 57,434 births
Laney Girl
#689 14,024 births
Lani Girl
#1902 7,373 births
Landry Girl
#1192 5,842 births
Lanie Girl
#1825 5,602 births
Compare Laniece side by side: Laniece vs Lana Laniece vs Laney Laniece vs Lani
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1964–2016 (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. "Laniece: Baby Name Since 1964 - 539 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laniece. 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 Laniece 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 July 2026.