Fuller of cloth
Derived from an Old French occupational surname for a person who worked with wool, specifically a 'lanier' or fuller. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and has since evolved into a rare, sophisticated given name. In the American South, it is often associated with the poet Sidney Lanier.
About 11 girls were named Lanier in 2025.
19th-century American musician, poet, and author
Civil rights pioneer and first Black sonar technician in the US Navy
Original keyboardist for the band ZZ Top
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
