Lainey
4 countries#30 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lainey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
28,431 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #30 · peaked in 2025 with 5,743 births
Most common in: Texas, Ohio, California, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
896 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #162 · peaked in 2019 with 63 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
777 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #709 · peaked in 2019 with 60 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
73 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #87 · peaked in 2025 with 24 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
46 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #256 · peaked in 2024 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lainey’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #723 | — |
| 2007 | #669 | ↑54 |
| 2008 | #697 | ↓28 |
| 2009 | #698 | ↓1 |
| 2010 | #618 | ↑80 |
| 2011 | #533 | ↑85 |
| 2012 | #568 | ↓35 |
| 2013 | #584 | ↓16 |
| 2014 | #585 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #576 | ↑9 |
| 2016 | #541 | ↑35 |
| 2017 | #510 | ↑31 |
| 2018 | #460 | ↑50 |
| 2019 | #381 | ↑79 |
| 2020 | #366 | ↑15 |
| 2021 | #250 | ↑116 |
| 2022 | #174 | ↑76 |
| 2023 | #54 | ↑120 |
| 2024 | #38 | ↑16 |
| 2025 | #30 | ↑8 |
Frequently asked questions about Lainey
Is Lainey a popular name?
Yes — Lainey currently ranks #30 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lainey more common for boys or girls?
Lainey is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lainey most popular?
Lainey peaked in 2025 in United States, with 5,743 recorded births that year.
Is Lainey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lainey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6246 in 1968 to #30 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lainey?
At least 29,327 babies have been recorded with the name Lainey across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lainey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lainey appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lainey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lainey include Isla, Ella, Zoe, Scarlett.
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