Laine Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAYN / /leɪn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'path' or 'road'; Irish: 'descendant of the warrior'.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Laine has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from a word meaning 'path' or 'road', often used in place names. In Irish, it can be associated with a surname meaning 'descendant of the warrior'. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Laine has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lane
- Lain
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Laine was first seen in the United States in 1934. Laine has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Laine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Laine (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 9 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| CO | 5 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 92 |
| 1982 | 72 |
| 1983 | 66 |
| 1984 | 57 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 56 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 74 |
| 1998 | 61 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 99 |
| 2002 | 106 |
| 2003 | 124 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 75 |
| 2010 | 81 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 92 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 112 |
| 2021 | 130 |
| 2022 | 153 |
| 2023 | 117 |
| 2024 | 125 |