Laine
Gender-neutral name · English · Estonian · French
- US rank
- #1,458
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,354 in 1981
147 babies were named Laine in the US in 2025. It has climbed 311 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1934–2025
US births per million boys, 1951–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Laine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,929 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Laine, 147 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Laine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLaine first shows up in US birth records in 1934, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 91 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1981, when it reached #1,354.
- Then vs nowLaine is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,965 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 10,929.
- TrendLaine has climbed 311 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,458. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLaine is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #489, followed by Maryland (#731) and Minnesota (#835). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- Boy or girlLaine is given to both boys and girls: 82% of the 180 babies named Laine in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- OriginLaine is the #2 most popular Estonian girl name in the US. That's out of 18 Estonian girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Laine
Laine is a gender-neutral name of English, Estonian and French origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Laine for girls from 1934 to 2025, in 80 of those 92 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #1,354 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,458, with 147 babies. Of the 180 US babies named Laine in 2025, 82% were girls and 18% were boys.
Origin:English namesEstonian namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1940s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1950s | 7.4 | 135,501 girls |
| 1960s | 7.4 | 134,590 girls |
| 1970s | 12 | 86,281 girls |
| 1980s | 33 | 30,618 girls |
| 1990s | 30 | 32,906 girls |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,104 girls |
| 2010s | 49 | 20,568 girls |
| 2020s | 81 | 12,412 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.3 | 159,292 boys |
| 1960s | 7.9 | 126,103 boys |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 174,520 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 152,207 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 66,979 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,192 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 39,185 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,537 boys |
Other spellings of Laine
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Laine
What is the origin of the name Laine?
Laine has English, Estonian, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Laine a boy or girl name?
Both. Laine is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 82% of US babies named Laine were girls.
How popular is the name Laine?
Laine ranked #1,458 for US girls in 2025, given to 147 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#1,354).