How Many People Are Named Lai?
Complete statistics for the name Lai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lai is a very rare female name, with only 247 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,333,945 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 21 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 256 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lai Through the Generations
Over the decades, Lai has maintained a steady presence, though it's always been a niche choice. With 21 births in its peak year of 1981, the name has seen a consistent but small number of new additions each year. Today, the majority of people named Lai are adults, with 86% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a name that's both timeless and enduring.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Lai
How Many People Have the Name Lai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,611 people in the United States currently share the name Lai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,337 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lai a Common or Rare Name?
Lai is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lai Mean?
Lai means "Chinese origin, meaning 'eternal'" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lai in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was Lai Most Popular?
The name Lai reached peak popularity in 1981, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lai?
Approximately 21,611 people named Lai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,611. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,337 Americans.
Is Lai a rare name?
Lai is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,337 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lai mean?
Lai means "Chinese origin, meaning 'eternal'" and comes from Chinese origins.
Is Lai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Lai are male and 90% are female.
When was Lai most popular?
Lai peaked in 1981 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.