Laine Unisex

Popularity: #801 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAYN //leɪn//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: 'path' or 'road'; Irish: 'descendant of the warrior'.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Laine has its roots in various linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Old French word "laine," which means "wool." This term itself can be traced back to the Latin "lana," also meaning "wool," which has connections to the Proto-Indo-European root "*wlh₁n-" that signifies the act of spinning or weaving. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when Old French influenced the English language significantly, leading to the adoption of many French words and names into English vernacular.

Historically, the name Laine has been associated with various cultural and social contexts. In medieval Europe, wool was a significant commodity, and the name may have been used to denote someone who worked with wool or was involved in the wool trade.

This association with a vital economic resource contributed to the name's endurance in various forms across different cultures. The name has also appeared in various literary works and historical documents, although specific notable figures bearing the name are less prominent in recorded history compared to other names.

Culturally, Laine carries connotations of softness and warmth, reflective of its meaning related to wool. This association may have contributed to its appeal as a feminine name.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Lainie" have emerged, providing a more affectionate or informal variant of the name. Overall, Laine encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the historical importance of wool in society.

Famous people named Laine

In this section, you will find notable people named Laine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Laine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Laine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Laine Hardy is a singer and songwriter best known for winning American Idol Season 17, and his singles 'Let There Be Country' and 'Ground I Grew Up On'.

Laine MacNeil is an actress best known for her roles in The Good Doctor, The Christmas Chronicles, and The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Fictional characters named Laine

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Laine is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. She is a member of the Fireflies and plays a significant role in the story's exploration of survival and human connection.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Laine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Laine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #1896 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, 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)

The name Laine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Laine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Laine.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 180 33 147
2024 182 57 125
2023 182 65 117
2022 215 62 153
2021 204 74 130
2020 212 100 112
2019 249 147 102
2018 148 47 101
2017 124 36 88
2016 122 30 92
2015 120 33 87
2014 111 33 78
2013 107 35 72
2012 107 39 68
2011 110 30 80
2010 125 44 81
2009 111 36 75
2008 100 46 54
2007 116 43 73
2006 111 39 72
2005 137 45 92
2004 129 43 86
2003 167 43 124
2002 155 49 106
2001 143 44 99
2000 87 35 52
1999 92 33 59
1998 105 44 61
1997 116 42 74
1996 106 43 63
1995 80 31 49
1994 77 23 54
1993 68 19 49
1992 57 16 41
1991 68 19 49
1990 64 18 46
1989 74 18 56
1988 61 17 44
1987 66 14 52
1986 56 11 45
1985 54 13 41
1984 63 6 57
1983 79 13 66
1982 85 13 72
1981 98 6 92
1980 45 11 34
1979 49 9 40
1978 17 9 8
1977 26 10 16
1976 23 8 15
1975 30 17 13
1974 24 8 16
1973 23 5 18
1972 23 10 13
1971 33 12 21
1970 27 6 21
1969 34 11 23
1968 26 13 13
1967 24 14 10
1966 31 16 15
1965 20 12 8
1964 28 16 12
1963 33 26 7
1962 27 16 11
1961 31 13 18
1960 34 16 18
1959 40 24 16
1958 24 10 14
1957 30 16 14
1956 35 16 19
1955 16 11 5
1954 19 10 9
1953 36 19 17
1952 21 5 16
1951 15 6 9
1950 22 0 22
1949 6 0 6
1948 6 0 6
1943 7 0 7
1934 5 0 5

Top States for Laine (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 13
17%
OH 9
12%
IL 8
11%
CA 7
9%
FL 6
8%
TX 6
8%
MA 6
8%
CO 5
7%
GA 5
7%
IN 5
7%
NY 5
7%