Lainie Girl
Pronunciation
LAY-nee / ˈleɪni
Origin(s)
Meaning
Light (Hebrew); Diminutive of Elaine (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Lainie is often considered a diminutive of Elaine, which has roots in the Old French name Hélène, meaning 'light.' In Hebrew, Lainie can be derived from the name Eliana, which also means 'God has answered.' Both origins reflect themes of brightness and divine connection.
International Variants
Famous People
- Lainie Kazan — actress
- Lainie Hill — author
Fictional Characters
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lainie was first seen in the United States in 1966. Lainie has ranked as high as #1032 nationally which occurred in 1970 and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Lainie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lainie (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 39 |
| 1968 | 68 |
| 1969 | 73 |
| 1970 | 91 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 49 |
| 1974 | 48 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 48 |