How Many People Are Named Lain?
Complete statistics for the name Lain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lain is a very rare male name, with only 489 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 675,286 Americans. The majority of those named Lain are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 496 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lain Through the Generations
Lain has seen its peak popularity in 2004 with 26 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. With an average age of 17, it's clear that Lain is a name embraced by younger generations. Among the 496 total births recorded, 446 individuals are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among the younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lain's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lain
How Many People Have the Name Lain?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,300 people in the United States currently share the name Lain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,108 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lain a Common or Rare Name?
Lain is classified as Very 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 Lain Mean?
Lain means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lain in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Lain Most Popular?
The name Lain reached peak popularity in 2004, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Lain?
Approximately 2,300 people named Lain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,300. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,108 Americans.
Is Lain a rare name?
Lain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,108 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lain mean?
Lain means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lain more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Lain are male and 6% are female.
When was Lain most popular?
Lain peaked in 2004 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.