Lain
Pronunciation: [ l-AYN ]
Lain is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,517 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Lain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 469 babies have been named Lain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,517 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,517
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Lain is also used as a girl name, ranked #18763.
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About the Name Lain
Lain is a boy name .
Is Lain a boy or girl name? Lain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,517 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,763. Lain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lain is currently ranked #7,517 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lain include Laith, Laine, Laiken . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis