Lain
Boy nameLain has been given to 511 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 2004.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
511
Peak year
2004 (26 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1973
10-year trend
▼ -12%
Gender split
5% girls / 95% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lain — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lain.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lain?
Lain has been given to 511 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lain peak?
Lain peaked in 2004, when 26 babies were given the name.
Is Lain a girl or boy name?
Lain is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Lain are boys).
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