Laniece is a unique and beautiful name of African American origin. It is believed to have been coined by the author Zane in her book "Naughty Girls Need Love Too". The name Laniece has gained popularity since its introduction in popular culture, though it remains relatively rare.
The meaning of Laniece is not explicitly known as it was created for a character in a novel. However, some people interpret it as a combination of the names Lane and Jessica, attributing meanings associated with those names such as "from the lane" or "God beholds".
There is no significant historical figure or event associated with the name Laniece. Its usage has been primarily popularized through its use in popular culture, particularly in Zane's novels.
Despite its lack of historical background and unknown meaning, Laniece continues to be a beloved and distinctive name choice for many parents. It has a modern and sophisticated sound that sets it apart from more traditional names.
Here are some interesting statistics about the name Laniece based on birth records from the United States:
The name Laniece first appeared as a baby girl's name in 1964 with only 7 births that year. The following year, it experienced a slight increase to 9 births.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the number of babies named Laniece fluctuated annually but generally trended upward:
- 6 births in 1966
- 5 births in 1968
- 9 births in 1969
- 10 births in 1970
- 12 births in 1971
- 7 births in 1972
The name Laniece reached its peak popularity between the late 1970s and early 1990s. During this period, there were years with more than 15 births:
- 17 births in 1975
- 14 births in 1977
- 15 births in 1978
- 12 births in 1979
- 15 births in 1980
This trend continued into the early to mid-1980s with consistent popularity:
- 10 births in 1981
- 8 births in 1982
- 17 births in 1983
- 13 births in 1984
- 11 births in 1985
Throughout the late 1980s and early to mid-1990s, the name Laniece maintained its popularity with around 10 to 20 births per year:
- 15 births in 1986
- 15 births in 1987
- 15 births in 1988
- 14 births in 1989
- 13 births in 1990
- 16 births in 1991
- 16 births in 1992
- 15 births in 1993
- 18 births in 1994
However, starting from the late 1990s, the popularity of the name Laniece began to decline:
- 12 births in 1995
- 6 births in 1996
- 11 births in 1997
- 10 births in 1998
- 11 births in 1999
- 10 births in 2000
The decline continued into the early 2000s and beyond:
- 11 births in 2001
- 8 births in 2002
- 7 births in 2003
- 12 births in 2004
- 11 births in 2005
- 10 births in 2006
There was a brief resurgence between 2007 and 2013:
- 17 births in 2007
- 9 births in 2008
- 5 births in 2009
- 5 births in 2011
- 7 births in 2012
- 10 births in 2013
Since then, the name Laniece has seen a steady decrease in popularity:
- 7 births in 2015
- 8 births in 2016
In total, there have been 539 babies named Laniece born in the United States since 1964.