Laney is a distinctive choice, ranked #1743 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Laney in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1743
US Rank #689
About the Name Laney
Laney is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 103 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1139 in 2009 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.
Laney is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #689, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Laney
Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Laney per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Laney in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Laney is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 103 places over the last five years to #1743 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Laney is more popular in the US (#689) than in the UK (#1743). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Laney include: Brendan Laney — Brendan James Laney, is a former professional rugby union player who represented Scotland as one of the original 'kilted Kiwis'.; Pete Laney — James Earl "Pete" Laney is a former American politician.; James T. Laney — James T..
Laney ranks #689 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
17
UK babies named Laney (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 103 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Laney
Likely around 1 other Laney in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Laney
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Brendan James Laney, is a former professional rugby union player who represented Scotland as one of the original 'kilted Kiwis'. Nicknamed "Chainsaw" for the way he cut through defences, he was also a good goal kicker.
James Earl "Pete" Laney is a former American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 to 2007.
Danielle Laney, birth name Jennifer Danielle Laney, is a former Olympic Level Competitor in Taekwondo born March 23, 1972. Danielle is from Jenks, Oklahoma She would win the Olympic trials by going undefeated, beating Arlene Limas.
Delaney Matriano is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Damallsvenskan club BK Häcken. She played college soccer for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.