Lanty
A short form of the French masculine name "Lantelme".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Lanty. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lanty today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lanty births was 1948 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lanty. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lanty. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1948
5 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,655
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Lanty: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lanty from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lanty 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 Lanty during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lanty
The given name Lanty has its origins in the Irish language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a diminutive or pet form of the Irish name Lann, which itself is derived from the Old Irish word "lann," meaning "enclosure" or "church enclosure."
Lanty was a relatively common name in Ireland during the medieval period, particularly in regions like Connacht and Munster. While it does not appear to be directly referenced in ancient Irish texts or religious scriptures, its root word "lann" is found in the names of various monastic settlements and church lands of that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lanty can be traced back to the 14th century. Lanty O'Donnell, born around 1370, was a member of the influential O'Donnell clan in County Donegal. He is mentioned in several historical records and annals of the time as a prominent warrior and chieftain.
In the 16th century, Lanty O'Dalaigh (c. 1515 - c. 1585) was a renowned Irish poet and scholar from County Westmeath. He was known for his contributions to the preservation of Irish language and literature during the tumultuous period of English rule in Ireland.
Another notable figure was Lanty Leahy (1701 - 1773), a celebrated Irish harpist and composer from County Kerry. He was one of the last great masters of the ancient Irish harp tradition and is credited with composing several iconic pieces that are still performed today.
Moving to the 19th century, Lanty Hanlon (1822 - 1892) was a successful Irish-American businessman and philanthropist based in New York City. Despite humble beginnings as an immigrant, he amassed a considerable fortune through his entrepreneurial endeavors and became a prominent figure in the Irish-American community.
Finally, Lanty Armstrong (1912 - 1996) was a renowned Irish traditional musician and singer from County Fermanagh. He was a respected authority on the folk music of Ulster and performed extensively throughout Ireland and beyond, helping to preserve and promote the region's rich cultural heritage.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Lanty throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence in Irish culture and its connections to various aspects of Irish life, from poetry and music to business and community leadership.
People
Lanty + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lanty as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lanty: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lanty?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lanty 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Lanty a common name?
We classify Lanty as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lanty most popular?
The single biggest year for Lanty was 1948, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lanty is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lanty in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lanty a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lanty in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Lanty still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lanty in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lanty can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Lanty?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.