How old is someone named Lanny?
The average Lanny is 67 years old.
Half of all living Lannys are between 58 and 77.
When was Lanny popular?
Lanny was at its most popular after World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades.
Popular names of 1949 · The most popular names of the 1940s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
| 1930s | 950 | 170 |
| 1940s | 3,352 | 1,400 |
| 1950s | 2,767 | 1,800 |
| 1960s | 1,222 | 980 |
| 1970s | 754 | 670 |
| 1980s | 301 | 280 |
| 1990s | 127 | 120 |
| 2000s | 97 | under 100 |
| 2010s | 41 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 22 | under 100 |
How many Lannys are still alive?
About 5,600 Lannys are alive in the US today. That's 58% of the roughly 9,600 babies named Lanny since 1919.
Roughly half of all Lannys ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Lanny?
More than half of living Lannys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Lanny an old name?
Yes. Lanny is older than 96 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Lanny a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.1% of living Lannys are men.
Names the same age as Lanny
NAME TWIN
Lanny's name twin is Larry. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Larry's age curve is the closest match to Lanny's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Lanny
How old is the average Lanny?
The average Lanny in the US is 67 years old. The median is 71, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lanny?
About 5,600 Lannys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,600 babies given the name since 1919.
When was the name Lanny most popular?
In 1949, when about 500 baby boys were named Lanny.
Is Lanny a Boomer name?
Yes. About 55% of living Lannys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
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