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How Many People Are Named Lani?
Estimated people named Lani living in the U.S. today
6,492
Gender distribution
2% male · 98% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 7,424
- Peak year: 1979 (143 births)
- Estimated living today: 6,492
Lani by age group — who carries the name today?
Lani popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Lani
Lani has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 7,424 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 6,492 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 52,649 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Lanis you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Lani in the US?
An estimated 6,492 people named Lani are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Lani very rare — about 1 in 52,649 Americans.
Is Lani a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Lani is 2% male and 98% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Lani most popular?
Lani peaked in 1979, when 143 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Lani?
Lani ranks #3,109 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 55 out of 100 (higher means rarer).