Lannette is a distinctive and elegant given name of American origin. It is derived from the Welsh masculine name Llewelyn, which is composed of the elements 'llyw' meaning 'leader' and 'elen' meaning 'moons'. The feminine form of Llewelyn, Lannette, has gained popularity in recent times due to its unique sound and spelling. The name Lannette is often associated with strength, wisdom, and beauty, much like the attributes suggested by its root name Llewelyn. Despite its Welsh origins, Lannette is predominantly used in English-speaking countries today. Parents who choose this name for their daughters may do so because they appreciate its rarity, its musical quality, or its connection to Celtic culture.
The name Lannette seems to have been quite popular among parents during the mid-20th century, with a peak in popularity between the late 1940s and early 1970s. The years with the highest number of births were 1963 and 1964, each with 24 babies named Lannette. However, the name's popularity began to decline after the mid-1970s, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring between 1975 and 1985. The most recent data point shows that there were only 5 births in 1999. In total, there have been 560 babies named Lannette since 1946.