Layni
Every Layni since 1994 — 530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layni
Layni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,170 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 530 American babies have been named Layni. Its peak came in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Layni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,170 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,719 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,616 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,862 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,907 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,217 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,206 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,402 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,666 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,674 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,151 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,319 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,381 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,319 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,640 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,535 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,278 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,712 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,216 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,413 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,191 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,871 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,768 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,287 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,792 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,736 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Layni in 2025?
Layni ranked #5,170 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layni?
530 babies have been named Layni in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layni most popular?
Layni peaked in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Layni a boy or girl name?
Layni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Layni rising or falling?
Layni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.