Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Laim

Name: Popularity of the name Laim in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Laim, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#7,537 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#7537

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laim

Laim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 10 Laims were born — ranking #7,537 that year. As of 2026, Laim ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Laims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Laim

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laim is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lame
Lane
Lime
Lamb
Limb
Loom
Lem
Lam
Lim
Lain
Lum
Loam

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laim

What does the name Laim mean?

Laim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laim in 2026?

In 2026, Laim ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Laim most popular?

Laim reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #7,537 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Laim a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Laim is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Laim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laim include Field, Rawson, Imon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laim

Laim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Laim's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #7,537. Use the chart and map above to compare Laim's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.