Laine
How to say it: LAYN · /ˈleɪn/
English variant of Lane (a narrow road or path). Also linked to French 'laine' (wool) or Scandinavian name forms.
Laine was the 218th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 180 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #210 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #218 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 180 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,811 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #210 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Laine has risen to its finest moment in the 2020s. The peak continues now, and growth looks likely to carry on.
What goes with it
Smooth and soft in sound, Laine feels light and understated. Sloane pairs closely in tone.
Honouring a Laine in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Laine is about 1 in 76.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Laine
- Laine Randjärv (born 1964)Estonian politician
- Laine Mägi (born 1959)Estonian actress
- Laine MacNeil (born 1996)Actress
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