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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Laney — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lanette|Laneya
IrishGirl→ Stable

Laney

LAY-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#689
→ Stable
#689
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 34
Peak rank
#650 in 2020
5yr change
-29 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #689 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Laney

Popularity score: 34  ·  SSA Rank: #689

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-29 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernNature-inspiredGirl2-syllableContemporaryUncommonNatureRisingSoft-sounding
Character
creative spiritfree-spirited naturegentle warmthindependent streakartistic soul
STRONG
High confidence

Laney is an Irish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #689 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -29 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#689 · rare
Laney at a Glance
Meaning:Lane-based diminutive, possibly from Gaelic 'lán' meaning 'full' or 'lane' referring to a narrow path, modernized as a nature-inspired given name.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#650 in 2020
5yr change:-29 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Laney Boggs
She's All That (fictional character)
Similar Sound
Lane◈Laine◈Lainey◈Leighton◈Lily
Similar Style
Riley◈Avery◈Paisley◈HayleyWaverly◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laney
Riley◈Avery◈Emery◈Harper◈Wren◈GraceEden◈Hazel◈
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Waverly◈
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↓ Declining
Nora
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Laney illustration
Name Intelligence
Laney · Overview
Summary

Laney is an Irish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #689 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Laney scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Nature character
Laney carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
laney.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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