Laine
Every Laine since 1934 — 6,113 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laine
Laine is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,464 in 2025 with 147 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 6,113 American babies have been named Laine — about 66% girls and 34% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 249 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 147 | #1,464 | 33 | #3,482 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,652 | 57 | #2,434 |
| 2023 | 117 | #1,755 | 65 | #2,210 |
| 2022 | 153 | #1,451 | 62 | #2,308 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1,617 | 74 | #2,018 |
| 2020 | 112 | #1,776 | 100 | #1,617 |
| 2019 | 102 | #1,937 | 147 | #1,274 |
| 2018 | 101 | #1,958 | 47 | #2,654 |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,174 | 36 | #3,226 |
| 2016 | 92 | #2,121 | 30 | #3,651 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,182 | 33 | #3,405 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,361 | 33 | #3,345 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,498 | 35 | #3,161 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,644 | 39 | #2,986 |
| 2011 | 80 | #2,337 | 30 | #3,561 |
| 2010 | 81 | #2,354 | 44 | #2,766 |
| 2009 | 75 | #2,521 | 36 | #3,198 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,140 | 46 | #2,702 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,557 | 43 | #2,788 |
| 2006 | 72 | #2,550 | 39 | #2,910 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,044 | 45 | #2,512 |
| 2004 | 86 | #2,108 | 43 | #2,556 |
| 2003 | 124 | #1,558 | 43 | #2,455 |
| 2002 | 106 | #1,724 | 49 | #2,182 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1,802 | 44 | #2,296 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,803 | 35 | #2,655 |
| 1995 | 49 | #2,571 | 31 | #2,477 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,589 | 18 | #3,400 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,419 | 13 | #3,525 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,724 | 11 | #3,747 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,724 | 17 | #2,500 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,162 | 6 | #4,512 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,064 | 12 | #2,420 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,945 | 16 | #2,082 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,297 | 11 | #2,500 |
| 1950 | 22 | #2,085 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laine in 2025?
Laine ranked #1,464 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 147 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laine?
6,113 babies have been named Laine in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laine most popular?
Laine peaked in 2019, when 249 newborns received the name.
Is Laine a boy or girl name?
Laine is used for both: about 66% of babies named Laine have been girls and 34% boys.
Is the name Laine rising or falling?
Laine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.