Total births
127
Unisex name · since 1938
Lannis
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 127 babies named Lannis, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 127
- total births
- 1938–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Lannis is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 127 have been recorded since 1938.
Social Security Administration records show Lannis recorded 127 times among boys since 1938, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 1985.
- 127 total births
- 1938–1985 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
127 boys have been named Lannis since 1938, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1985.
- 127
- total births
- 1938–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Lannis was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
10 babies were named Lannis in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Lannis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lannis's full recorded timeline at 1951, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1938, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1948 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lannis at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Lannis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–1985
- Peak year (1948)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Lannis popularity over time - girls
28 total births recorded since 1945 (Lannis as girls' name)
Lannis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lannis's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Lannis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
55 births
- 1950s
1950s
57 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 57 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lannis? ▼
Since 1938, Social Security records show 127 babies named Lannis. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1948, with 10 births.
When was Lannis most popular? ▼
Lannis was most popular in the 1950s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Is Lannis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lannis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 127 births, and as a girl's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Lannis been used? ▼
Lannis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 48 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Lannis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Landon, Lance, Lane, Landen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lannis's data
- Lannis's decade-level peak was the 1950s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lannis
Nearby Names Like Lannis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lannis
Landon Boy
#106 186,603 births
Lance Boy
#840 105,839 births
Lane Boy
#261 47,562 births
Landen Boy
#815 26,819 births
Landyn Boy
#949 11,887 births
Compare Lannis side by side: Lannis vs Landon Lannis vs Lance Lannis vs Lane
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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, 1938–1985 (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. "Lannis: Baby Name Since 1938 - 127 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lannis. 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 Lannis 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.