Lain
boy name#5861 in 2025Lain entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #3536 in 2000, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
#5861
rank today
#3536
peak (2000)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5101 |
| 1980s | #6385 |
| 1990s | #6371 |
| 2000s | #5508 |
| 2010s | #5639 |
| 2020s | #6518 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Lain are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lain alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lain in 2025?
- Lain ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lain most popular?
- Lain peaked in 2000, reaching #3536 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lain with classmates?
- Lain will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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