Lainey
Lainey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lainey
- A diminutive of the female given name Elaine.
How popular is Lainey?
Since 1880, 28,421 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Lainey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #30 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #13116 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #30 for girls, with 5,743 babies given the name.
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Lainey FAQ
What does the name Lainey mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Elaine.
How popular is the name Lainey?
Since 1880, 28,421 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Lainey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #30 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #13116 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #30 for girls, with 5,743 babies given the name.
Is Lainey a boy or girl name?
Lainey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,421 girls and 10 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.