How Many People Are Named Lainey?
Complete statistics for the name Lainey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lainey is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 14,657 Americans bearing it today. That's just 22,514 people named Lainey living in the US right now. It's a genuinely modern name, with 97% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 22,674 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lainey Through the Generations
Lainey peaked in popularity in 2024 with 5,147 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of someone named Lainey is just 9 years old, with 22,030 under-30s compared to only 644 aged 30-60. This stark age distribution underscores Lainey's status as a name embraced by younger generations, reflecting current naming trends and preferences.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lainey's American roots
📄 About the Name Lainey
How Many People Have the Name Lainey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,514 people in the United States currently share the name Lainey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,657 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lainey a Common or Rare Name?
Lainey 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 Lainey Mean?
Lainey means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lainey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lainey Most Popular?
The name Lainey reached peak popularity in 2024, with 5,147 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Lainey?
Approximately 22,514 people named Lainey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,674. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,657 Americans.
Is Lainey a rare name?
Lainey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,657 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lainey mean?
Lainey means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Lainey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lainey are male and 100% are female.
When was Lainey most popular?
Lainey peaked in 2024 with 5,147 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.