Lanette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lanette originates from French roots, meaning 'light' or 'little rock'. It has evolved through several historical forms, including Lana and Alana. The name has a modern perception of uniqueness and elegance, and while it does not have biblical relevance, it has gained popularity since the mid-20th century.
The name Lanette is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Lanette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lanette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5533rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2295th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1026th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1033rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2710th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9099th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15866th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lanette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lanette"
Pronunciation
/ləˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Lanette is derived from the French diminutive of 'Lana', which itself is a variation of 'Alana'. The name has roots in the Old French word 'lan', meaning 'wool'.
Meaning
light, or little rock
Language Evolution
Lana, Alana, Lanette
Historical Usage
Lanette gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Lana, Lanie, Lan, Lanny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lanette is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with creativity and warmth.
Famous People
Lanette Smith, Lanette M. M. McMillan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lanette"
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 "Lanette"
"Lanette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5533rd of 9107 | 39 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2295th of 9204 | 255 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1026th of 12526 | 1,894 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1033rd of 19264 | 1,928 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2710th of 27321 | 658 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9099th of 35406 | 183 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15866th of 30306 | 48 |
Regional Popularity of "Lanette" 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 "Lanette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
73.31% 1725th/2353 |
77.31% 1196th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.53% 858th/2227 |
56.79% 1380th/2430 |
44.27% 1263rd/2853 |
28.76% 798th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.20% 887th/2937 |
36.69% 1278th/3483 |
38.09% 1340th/3518 |
21.29% 861st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
56.64% 2942nd/5194 |
33.50% 2116th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
69.90% 5217th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lanette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lanette" 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.