Lael Name Popularity and Statistics
Lael is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lael?
Lael is spelled L-A-E-L. The name has 4 letters.
Lael Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,942
Recorded Births99
Rank#1,263
Recorded Births156
- Girls usage rose 719 places to #1,942 and recorded 34 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 209 places to #1,263 and recorded 33 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 99 | #1,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 156 | #1,263 |
| 2024 | Girls | 65 | #2,661 |
| 2024 | Boys | 123 | #1,472 |
| 2023 | Girls | 54 | #3,047 |
| 2023 | Boys | 41 | #3,005 |
| 2022 | Girls | 54 | #3,033 |
| 2022 | Boys | 31 | #3,617 |
| 2021 | Girls | 53 | #3,069 |
| 2021 | Boys | 28 | #3,814 |
| 2020 | Girls | 51 | #3,091 |
| 2020 | Boys | 40 | #2,925 |
| 2019 | Girls | 40 | #3,718 |
| 2019 | Boys | 52 | #2,525 |
| 2018 | Girls | 46 | #3,396 |
| 2018 | Boys | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2017 | Girls | 59 | #2,835 |
| 2017 | Boys | 22 | #4,466 |
| 2016 | Girls | 59 | #2,866 |
| 2016 | Boys | 33 | #3,358 |
| 2015 | Girls | 77 | #2,382 |
| 2015 | Boys | 33 | #3,365 |
| 2014 | Girls | 59 | #2,888 |
| 2014 | Boys | 23 | #4,263 |
When Was Lael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
156 recorded births
National rank #1,263
2024 · Boys
123 recorded births
National rank #1,472
2025 · Girls
99 recorded births
National rank #1,942
2015 · Girls
77 recorded births
National rank #2,382
Where Lael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #731 | 6 |
| NJ | #1,168 | 5 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| MD | #702 | 6 |
| CO | #849 | 5 |
| AZ | #927 | 5 |
| TX | #974 | 24 |
| NY | #1,055 | 11 |
| VA | #1,089 | 5 |
| PA | #1,094 | 6 |