Lain
Every Lain since 1973 — 511 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lain
Lain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,022 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 511 American babies have been named Lain — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #6,022 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,544 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,862 | 8 | #9,414 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,348 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,709 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,494 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,986 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,296 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,209 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,963 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,421 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,176 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,090 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,478 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,055 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,381 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,224 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,674 | 9 | #8,717 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,206 | 18 | #5,131 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,210 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,076 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,258 | 18 | #4,708 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,176 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,128 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,040 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,596 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,364 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lain in 2025?
Lain ranked #6,022 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lain?
511 babies have been named Lain in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lain most popular?
Lain peaked in 2004, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Lain a boy or girl name?
Lain is used for both: about 5% of babies named Lain have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Lain rising or falling?
Lain is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.