RisingGaining cultural share#30 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2025
Peak births
5,738
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1968Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Lainey
How many people are named Lainey?
An estimated 28,206 living Americans are named Lainey.
How rare is Lainey?
Lainey is still widely used among babies today, with 5,738 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak. It was the #30 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Lainey?
The median age of a living American named Lainey is approximately 3 years, with most bearers falling between 2 and 10 years old.
Is Lainey still popular?
Yes — Lainey is currently rising in popularity, with 5,738 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Lainey most common?
Lainey has its strongest geographic signal in South Dakota, where it appeared 4.3× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
5,738
All-time
28,421
Diaspora map
Lainey broke out in Indiana, Louisiana, and Ohio (2005) and became over-represented in 27 states over 18 years.
Broke out: Indiana, Louisiana, and Ohio, 2005 · over-represented in 27 states over 18 years
