Lain Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAYN / /leɪn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'little' or 'descendant of the warrior'; English: variant of Lane
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lain has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is often associated with the meaning of 'little' or a diminutive form. The English variant is derived from the surname Lane, which has geographical connotations. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions.
Trend Summary
The name Lain has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lane
- Lainé
International Variants
- Lain (Irish)
- Lain (English)
Famous people named Lain
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lain was first seen in the United States in 1973. Lain has ranked as high as #1321 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Lain has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lain (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |