Lanell is of African-American origin and means "calm lake." It is a unique and beautiful name that may have been created as a blend of other names like Lane or Ellen, but its exact origins are not well-documented. Lanell gained some popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, although it has remained relatively uncommon compared to many other given names.
The name Lanell experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity over the course of these statistics, with a total of 2124 births recorded between 1914 and 2022. The highest number of births occurred in 1932 with 40 newborns, while the lowest was recorded in several years, including 1984 with just 9 births. Since 2005, the name has seen a notable decrease in popularity, with fewer than 10 births per year on average since then, including five births each in 2015 and 2022.