Lanay
Every Lanay since 1957 — 580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lanay
Lanay is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,253 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 580 American babies have been named Lanay. Its peak came in 2011, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lanay stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lanay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,253 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,470 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,853 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,813 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,248 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,506 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,609 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,112 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,300 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,375 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,176 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,954 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,623 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,016 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,194 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,653 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,820 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,929 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,780 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,009 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,187 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,985 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,259 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,094 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,565 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,527 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,065 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lanay in 2025?
Lanay ranked #16,253 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lanay?
580 babies have been named Lanay in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lanay most popular?
Lanay peaked in 2011, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Lanay a boy or girl name?
Lanay is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lanay rising or falling?
Lanay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.