Lainie
Every Lainie since 1966 — 1,967 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lainie
Lainie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,122 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,967 American babies have been named Lainie. Its peak came in 1970, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lainie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lainie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #3,122 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,313 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,808 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,855 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,685 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,411 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,607 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,513 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,599 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,792 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,052 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,509 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,297 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,342 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,528 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,723 |
| 2009 | 46 | #3,542 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,679 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,100 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,597 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,807 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,945 |
| 2003 | 74 | #2,294 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,874 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,174 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,035 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,580 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,322 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,993 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,164 |
| 1975 | 33 | #2,436 |
| 1970 | 91 | #1,232 |
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Famous people named Lainie
- Lainie Kazan Actor · b. 1940
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lainie in 2025?
Lainie ranked #3,122 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lainie?
1,967 babies have been named Lainie in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lainie most popular?
Lainie peaked in 1970, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Lainie a boy or girl name?
Lainie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lainie rising or falling?
Lainie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lainie?
Well-known people named Lainie include Lainie Kazan (actor).