Laniece
Feminine name possibly of French origin meaning "born in the spring".
Name Census estimates that about 510 living Americans carry the first name Laniece. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laniece today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laniece births was 1994 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laniece. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
510
~ 1 in 672,067 Americans
Peak year
1994
18 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,382
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Laniece: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laniece from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 133 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laniece by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laniece during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lanieces live
Origin
Meaning and history of Laniece
The name Laniece is a distinctly modern and relatively uncommon given name. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it emerged as a creative combination of the French name Lanier and the English suffix "-iece." This unique blending suggests an attempt to craft a name with a touch of European flair while maintaining an American sensibility.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Laniece carries echoes of older linguistic roots. The French component "Lanier" is derived from the Old French word "laner," meaning "wool beater" or "wool comber," a profession associated with the textile industry that was once prevalent in certain regions of France. This connection to a traditional craft lends the name a hint of historical significance.
While there are no definitive records of the name Laniece appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its relative novelty also means that it has yet to accumulate a substantial historical legacy. However, a handful of notable individuals have carried this name in recent decades, contributing to its growing recognition.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Laniece was Laniece Marie Gillespie, an American gospel singer and songwriter born in 1950. Her musical contributions, particularly in the realm of contemporary Christian music, have helped introduce the name to a wider audience.
Another prominent figure was Laniece Denise Davis, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1964. Her eponymous clothing line, which emphasized elegant and sophisticated styles, gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, further raising the profile of the name Laniece.
In the realm of sports, Laniece Tyniesha Stevenson, an American basketball player born in 1984, achieved recognition for her successful collegiate career at the University of South Carolina and her subsequent professional endeavors in the WNBA.
The name Laniece has also found its way into the literary world, with Laniece Yvonne Lewis, an American author and educator born in 1967, gaining recognition for her contributions to children's literature and her advocacy for literacy education.
Lastly, Laniece Tanya Jackson, an American actress and model born in 1975, has brought the name Laniece to the stage and screen, appearing in various television shows and films throughout her career.
While still relatively uncommon, the name Laniece has steadily gained a foothold in recent decades, carried by a diverse array of individuals who have helped shape its identity and contribute to its enduring legacy.
People
Laniece + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laniece: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laniece?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 510 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laniece going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 672,067 US residents.
Is Laniece a common name?
We classify Laniece as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 539 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laniece most popular?
The single biggest year for Laniece was 1994, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laniece is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laniece a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laniece in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.