How Many People Are Named Layni?
Complete statistics for the name Layni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Layni, a very rare female name, is held by only 500 people in the US, making up just 1 in 659,959 Americans. This name peaked in popularity in 2022 with 39 births, showing its recent surge among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 504 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Layni Through the Generations
Layni stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, with its usage peaking in 2022. The name's current user base skews heavily towards younger individuals, with 494 under the age of thirty, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. its recent rise, the name has maintained a stable presence, suggesting it may continue to be a favored option for future generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Layni's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Layni
How Many People Have the Name Layni?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 500 people in the United States currently share the name Layni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 659,959 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Layni a Common or Rare Name?
Layni 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 Layni Mean?
Layni means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Layni in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Layni Most Popular?
The name Layni reached peak popularity in 2022, with 39 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 Layni?
Approximately 500 people named Layni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 504. That works out to roughly 1 in 659,959 Americans.
Is Layni a rare name?
Layni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 659,959 Americans has this name.
What does the name Layni mean?
Layni means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Layni more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Layni are male and 100% are female.
When was Layni most popular?
Layni peaked in 2022 with 39 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.