Laraine: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among girls

Babies in 2025

named Laraine

How common

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girls born in 2025

Peak year

1947

268 babies

All-time total

3,478

#3,272 all-time among girls

First recorded

1913

in Social Security records

Laraine popularity over time

3,478 babies have been named Laraine since 1913, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	29	3	–	#2,677
1920s	196	20	+576%	#1,621
1930s	160	16	-18%	#1,496
1940s	1,534	153	+859%	#472
1950s	863	86	-44%	#843
1960s	338	34	-61%	#1,601
1970s	127	13	-62%	#3,256
1980s	119	12	-6%	#4,434
1990s	37	4	-69%	#4,967
2000s	28	3	-24%	#10,302
2010s	24	2	-14%	#13,832
2020s (to 2025)	23	4	+60%	#10,013

The story of Laraine

Laraine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1913, 3,478 American babies have been named Laraine. Its peak came in 1947, when 268 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1940s.

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 Laraine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Laraine?

The median living Laraine is about 73 years old; half are between 64 and 79. An estimated 2,400 people named Laraine are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Laraine year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
2025	–	–
2024	6	#14,474
2023	10	#10,013
2022	–	–
2021	7	#12,922
2020	–	–
2019	6	#14,793
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	–	–
2015	7	#13,832
2014	5	#18,039
2013	–	–
2012	6	#16,025
2011	–	–
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	6	#16,585
2007	5	#19,235
2006	11	#10,302
2005	–	–
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	6	#14,164
1995	–	–
1990	19	#4,967
1985	9	#7,280
1980	13	#5,390
1975	9	#6,205
1970	20	#3,256
1965	38	#1,876
1960	41	#1,776
1955	98	#1,015
1950	82	#1,012
1945	232	#472
1940	72	#843
1935	12	#2,503
1930	15	#2,254
1925	26	#1,671
1920	15	#2,410
1915	5	#4,623
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Laraine

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Laraine Newman American actress (born 1952) Contemporary
2 Laraine Day American actress (1920–2007) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Laraine, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Laraine?

The median living Laraine is about 73 years old. Half of all living Laraines are between 64 and 79 years old.

How many people named Laraine are alive today?

An estimated 2,400 people named Laraine are alive in the United States, based on 3,478 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Laraine in 2025?

Laraine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Laraine?

3,478 babies have been named Laraine in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Laraine most popular?

Laraine peaked in 1947, when 268 newborns received the name.

Is Laraine a boy or girl name?

Laraine is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Laraine rising or falling?

Laraine is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Laraine?

Well-known people named Laraine include Laraine Newman (actor), Laraine Day (actor).

Names like Laraine

Names that sound and feel close to Laraine: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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