How old is someone named Lani?
The average Lani is 40 years old.
Half of all living Lanis are between 20 and 59.
When was Lani popular?
Lani is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1979 but no single era. You'll meet Lanis of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 10 | 0 |
| 1930s | 37 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 643 | 370 |
| 1950s | 938 | 730 |
| 1960s | 918 | 810 |
| 1970s | 921 | 870 |
| 1980s | 849 | 820 |
| 1990s | 703 | 690 |
| 2000s | 1,155 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 762 | 760 |
| 2020s | 615 | 610 |
How many Lanis are still alive?
About 6,800 Lanis are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 7,600 babies named Lani since 1917.
Most Lanis ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lani?
About one in four living Lanis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Lani an old name?
Somewhat. Lani is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lani will be 41 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Lani a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.1% of living Lanis are women.
Names the same age as Lani
NAME TWIN
Lani's name twin is Elvin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Elvin's age curve is the closest match to Lani's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Lani
How old is the average Lani?
The average Lani in the US is 40 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lani?
About 6,800 Lanis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,600 babies given the name since 1917.
When was the name Lani most popular?
In 1979, when about 140 baby girls were named Lani.
Is Lani a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 23% of living Lanis, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this