Lanel is a unique and distinctive given name of unknown etymology, appearing to be of contemporary origin. It has gained some usage as a boy's name but remains quite rare, offering parents an unusual yet appealing option for their child's name.
The name Lanel has seen relatively steady usage over the years, with most years seeing between 5 to 8 births annually. However, there was a gap of eight years between the second and third peak years (1969 to 1977).