Laini
Every Laini since 1967 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laini
Laini is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,808 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 371 American babies have been named Laini. Its peak came in 2008, when 18 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 Laini stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laini year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,808 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,869 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,390 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,635 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,463 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,366 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,181 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,849 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,377 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,443 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,086 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,878 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,900 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,800 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,693 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,247 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,889 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,644 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,626 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,508 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,761 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,704 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,991 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,563 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,173 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,175 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,718 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,556 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,146 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laini in 2025?
Laini ranked #9,808 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laini?
371 babies have been named Laini in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laini most popular?
Laini peaked in 2008, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Laini a boy or girl name?
Laini is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laini rising or falling?
Laini is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.