girl name
Lainey
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#30 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Lainey in the US, 1880–2025
Lainey first appears in US records in 1968. It peaked in 2025, when 5,738 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,738.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lainey popular?
Near its peak Lainey is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 18,606 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,769 | |
| 2000s | 3,180 | |
| 1990s | 655 | |
| 1980s | 195 | |
| 1970s | 10 | |
| 1960s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lainey a boy or a girl name?
Lainey is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Lainey a popular name right now?
Lainey is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Lainey?
In 2025, Lainey ranked #30 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lainey most popular?
Lainey was most popular in 2025, when about 5,738 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.