Layna
Every Layna since 1947 — 3,196 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layna
Layna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,312 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 3,196 American babies have been named Layna. Its peak came in 2014, when 143 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Layna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #2,312 |
| 2024 | 95 | #2,049 |
| 2023 | 93 | #2,082 |
| 2022 | 107 | #1,892 |
| 2021 | 94 | #2,052 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1,835 |
| 2019 | 117 | #1,758 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1,756 |
| 2017 | 122 | #1,741 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,767 |
| 2015 | 109 | #1,879 |
| 2014 | 143 | #1,531 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,652 |
| 2012 | 127 | #1,677 |
| 2011 | 112 | #1,812 |
| 2010 | 136 | #1,600 |
| 2009 | 131 | #1,702 |
| 2008 | 106 | #1,984 |
| 2007 | 87 | #2,253 |
| 2006 | 109 | #1,872 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,514 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,613 |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,625 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,441 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,599 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,311 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,618 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,422 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,365 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,111 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,218 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,620 |
| 1965 | 18 | #2,992 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,933 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Layna in 2025?
Layna ranked #2,312 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layna?
3,196 babies have been named Layna in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layna most popular?
Layna peaked in 2014, when 143 newborns received the name.
Is Layna a boy or girl name?
Layna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Layna rising or falling?
Layna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.