Lainey
girl name#30 in 2025Lainey entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #30 in 2025, ranks #30 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1968–2025
#30
rank today
#30
peak (2025)
5,738
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6246 |
| 1970s | #9087 |
| 1980s | #4306 |
| 1990s | #2135 |
| 2000s | #872 |
| 2010s | #536 |
| 2020s | #152 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lainey has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 28,500 people named Lainey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
Lainey is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Laineys are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lainey in 2025?
- Lainey ranks #30 among US girl names in 2025, with 5,738 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lainey most popular?
- Lainey peaked in 2025, reaching #30 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lainey with classmates?
- Lainey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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