1,217births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1923Peak · United States
#8860United States 2025
Lanier is a boy name family recorded 1,217 times in 1 country since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8860 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1923, at 0.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lanier
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier | English | 1,217 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8860 | 1923 | ▲ 26 % |
Questions about Lanier
How popular is the name Lanier?
In 2025 it ranked #8860 in the United States. Official registers record 1,217 births across 1 country.
When was Lanier most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1923, at 0.8 births per 100,000.
Is Lanier a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lanier is a boy name.