Lanelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lanelle is a modern English name derived from the combination of 'Lana' and the suffix '-elle'. It means light and cheerful and has evolved from historical forms like Lana. The name has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century as a unique feminine choice. Its variants include Lana and Elle, and it is currently viewed as an elegant and distinctive name.
The name Lanelle is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lanelle has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Lanelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1999th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1743rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2931st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4040th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8318th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13004th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14808th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lanelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lanelle"
Pronunciation
/ləˈnɛl/
Origin
English
Etymology
Lanelle is a modern name derived from the combination of the name 'Lana' and the suffix '-elle', which is often used to create feminine names.
Meaning
light, cheerful
Language Evolution
Lana, Lanelle
Historical Usage
Lanelle emerged in the 20th century and has seen a gradual increase in popularity due to its melodic sound and the trend of creating unique feminine names.
Variants & Derivatives
Lana, Elle, Lani
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lanelle is perceived as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for something distinctive yet elegant.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lanelle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lanelle"
"Lanelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1999th of 9107 | 321 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1743rd of 9204 | 397 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2931st of 12526 | 299 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4040th of 19264 | 241 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8318th of 27321 | 131 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13004th of 35406 | 102 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14808th of 30306 | 56 |
Regional Popularity of "Lanelle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lanelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
45.65% 1080th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
42.07% 990th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
61.90% 1766th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lanelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lanelle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.