Laine
Boy name · #3476 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Laine? In official American birth records, Laine has been tracked continuously since 1951, giving it 74 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Laine, placing it at #3476 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3365, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Laine.
The 74-year story
Laine first appears in the Social Security records in 1951, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 147 boys were named Laine — good for #1271 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Laine per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Laine against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Laine in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Laine is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Laine will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Laine is most common
State-level data for Laine is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Laine
Statistically, parents drawn to Laine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zaine, Caine, Raine, Divine, and Kaine.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Laine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2418 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2188 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2299 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2000 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1609 |
| 2019 | 147 | #1271 |
| 2018 | 47 | #2635 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3193 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3596 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3365 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3297 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3122 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2954 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3510 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2730 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3162 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2684 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2765 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2881 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2493 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2531 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2428 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2155 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2277 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Laine?
In official American birth records, the name Laine first appeared in 1951 (over 74 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 74 years.
Is Laine a popular boy name?
Laine ranked #3476 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3365.
When was the name Laine most popular?
Laine peaked in 2019, when 147 American boys received the name (ranked #1271 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Laine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Laine. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.