Lanell is of African American origin, derived from the English surname Lane. It means 'from the lane' or 'by the lane'. The name gained popularity during the late 20th century and has since been used as both a given name for girls and occasionally for boys. In its simplest form, Lanell can be written without any accents or special characters.
The name Lanell experienced varied popularity throughout its history, with peaks in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well as a significant spike in the mid-1970s. After reaching a high of 16 births in 1975, its popularity gradually decreased over time, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring since 2005. The name's overall usage has resulted in a total of 354 births over the specified period.