Lansing Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAN-sing / /ˈlæn.sɪŋ/English; Dutch
Meaning
English: from the land of the people; Dutch: from the estate of the family
Historical & Cultural Background
Lansing is a surname that has been adopted as a given name. It is derived from the Old English and Dutch elements referring to land and estate. The name has historical ties to various regions in the United States, particularly in Michigan, where Lansing is the state capital. It reflects a connection to place and heritage.
Trend Summary
Lansing has seen limited use as a first name and remains relatively uncommon.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lansing was first seen in the United States in 1912. Lansing has ranked as high as #1010 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Lansing has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lansing (1952)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |