Lianny
Feminine variation of the Hebrew name "Leah", meaning "weary" or "tired".
Name Census estimates that about 380 living Americans carry the first name Lianny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lianny today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lianny births was 2024 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lianny. 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
380
~ 1 in 901,985 Americans
Peak year
2024
50 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,193
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Lianny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lianny 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 163 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
Lianny 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 Lianny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Liannys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Lianny, while North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lianny
The name Lianny is believed to have originated from the French language, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French name Léanne, which itself is a combination of the Germanic elements "liau" meaning "light" or "shining" and "ana" meaning "grace" or "favor."
In its earliest forms, the name Lianny was often spelled as Leani, Lianie, or Lianny, with variations in the vowel sounds and accents. It was particularly popular among the French nobility and upper classes during the 12th and 13th centuries, as it embodied qualities of radiance and divine favor that were highly valued at the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lianny can be found in the French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," which dates back to the late 11th century. The poem mentions a character named Lianny, who is described as a beautiful and virtuous noblewoman.
Throughout the centuries, the name Lianny has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Lianny de Montfort (1190-1241), a prominent French noblewoman and heiress who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heresy in southern France.
Another historical figure with this name was Lianny de Valois (1493-1568), a French princess and duchess who was a prominent patron of the arts and literature during the Renaissance period. Her support for writers and artists helped foster a vibrant cultural renaissance in France.
In the 17th century, Lianny de Bourbon (1637-1704) was a French princess and member of the House of Bourbon, known for her influential role in the court of King Louis XIV. She was renowned for her intelligence, wit, and political acumen.
During the 19th century, Lianny Michelet (1813-1876) was a French writer and historian who made significant contributions to the field of historical literature. Her works, including "Histoire de France" and "La Sorcière," explored the lives of ordinary people and the role of women in history.
More recently, Lianny Raimondi (1924-2010) was an Italian-American actress and singer who gained fame for her performances on Broadway and in Hollywood films during the mid-20th century. She was known for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence.
People
Lianny + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lianny 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
Lianny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lianny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 380 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lianny 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 901,985 US residents.
Is Lianny a common name?
We classify Lianny as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 383 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lianny most popular?
The single biggest year for Lianny was 2024, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lianny is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lianny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lianny 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.