Lianni
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew 'Liana', meaning "tree".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Lianni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lianni today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lianni births was 2009 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lianni. 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
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
2009
16 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,711
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Lianni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lianni from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 78 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lianni remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lianni 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 Lianni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Liannis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lianni
The given name Lianni is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variation of the name Liana, which is derived from the Greek word "leios," meaning "smooth" or "polished."
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a nymph named Liana, who was associated with the natural beauty of the forests and meadows. This connection to nature and the natural world may have contributed to the popularity of the name among the ancient Greeks.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lianni can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentioned a woman named Lianni, who was a priestess in the city of Ephesus.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lianni. One such person was Lianni of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 9th century AD. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the imperial court.
Another famous Lianni was Lianni Palmyrene, a Syrian poet and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was renowned for her writings on love, nature, and the human condition, and her works were widely read and admired throughout the ancient world.
In the Middle Ages, there was Lianni of Verona, an Italian nun and mystic who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her visions and spiritual writings, which influenced many religious thinkers of the time.
Moving forward to more recent history, Lianni Katsaris was a Greek painter and sculptor who lived in the 19th century. Her works were celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of Greek mythology and folklore.
It is worth noting that while the name Lianni has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and languages throughout history, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
People
Lianni + 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
Lianni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lianni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lianni 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Lianni a common name?
We classify Lianni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 162 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lianni most popular?
The single biggest year for Lianni was 2009, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lianni is about 11 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 Lianni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lianni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lianni 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.
Is Lianni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lianni 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 Lianni 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 have the name Lianni?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Lianni on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.