Lanard
Every Lanard since 1965 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lanard
Lanard is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1965, 344 American babies have been named Lanard. Its peak came in 1979, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lanard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lanard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,304 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,530 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,657 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,310 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,315 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,645 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,952 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,428 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,232 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,236 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,401 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,888 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,102 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,540 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,006 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,070 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,742 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lanard in 2025?
Lanard did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lanard?
344 babies have been named Lanard in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lanard most popular?
Lanard peaked in 1979, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Lanard a boy or girl name?
Lanard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lanard rising or falling?
Lanard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.