Laney

Laney is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 411 girls in the United States.

Laney at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Laney

Laney belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Laney first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #482 in 2005, and in 2024 411 babies received the name — 13,599 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Laney in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#482 in 2005
Peak year
2006
Babies named Laney in 2024
411
Total since 1880
13,599

Laney in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1139 in 2009
Babies named Laney in 2025
12
Total since 1996
418

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laney mean?

The meaning of Laney is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Laney a boy or girl name?

Laney is a girl name. In 2024, 411 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laney?

Laney comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Laney?

Laney first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #482 in 2005, and 411 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com.