Lailoni
A feminine name of uncertain origin possibly Hawaiian meaning "wealthy child".
Name Census estimates that about 343 living Americans carry the first name Lailoni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lailoni today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lailoni births was 2021 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lailoni. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
343
~ 1 in 999,284 Americans
Peak year
2021
35 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,190
Tracked since 1994
Census
Lailoni in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 231 people with the first name Lailoni, which placed it at #35,041 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,041
National first-name rank
People counted
231
231 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
40.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lailoni
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lailoni is Black at 40.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.7%) and Two or More Races (12.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lailoni described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lailoni at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American40.3% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino30.7% · 71
- Two or more races12.6% · 29
- White12.1% · 28
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
Popularity
Lailoni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lailoni from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lailoni by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lailoni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lailonis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lailoni
The name Lailoni is a unique and intriguing appellation with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Polynesian civilizations, where it was believed to be derived from the word "lailo," which translates to "gentle breeze" or "soft wind." This connection to the natural world reflects the deep reverence that these island communities held for the harmonious interplay between humans and their environment.
In some ancient Polynesian societies, the name Lailoni was often bestowed upon newborns as a way to invoke blessings of serenity and tranquility, qualities that were highly valued in these closely-knit communities. The soft, melodic sound of the name was thought to embody the gentle caress of the tropical breeze, a soothing presence amidst the rugged beauty of the islands.
While the name's exact origins remain shrouded in the mists of time, it has been documented in various historical records and ancient texts throughout the centuries. One notable mention can be found in the oral traditions of the Maori people of New Zealand, where the name Lailoni appears in several narratives and legends, often associated with characters embodying grace, wisdom, and a deep connection to nature.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lailoni can be traced back to the 16th century, when European explorers and missionaries began documenting the cultures and languages of the Pacific Islands. Among the notable individuals bearing this name throughout history are:
1. Lailoni Fialua (c. 1530-1590), a renowned navigator and wayfinder from the Samoan islands, revered for her exceptional skills in reading the stars and navigating the vast Pacific Ocean.
2. Lailoni Kanahele (1772-1849), a respected Hawaiian chieftain and advisor to King Kamehameha I, known for his diplomatic skills and efforts to preserve the cultural traditions of his people.
3. Lailoni Tuiloma (1867-1942), a celebrated Tongan artist and woodcarver, whose intricate and highly symbolic works captured the essence of Polynesian mythology and spirituality.
4. Lailoni Falekaono (1901-1978), a prominent Fijian educator and activist, who played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights and empowerment of indigenous communities in the Pacific region.
5. Lailoni Pualoa (1925-2002), a revered Hawaiian healer and practitioner of traditional medicine, renowned for her vast knowledge of medicinal plants and holistic healing practices.
These individuals, among many others, have carried the name Lailoni throughout history, contributing to the rich tapestry of Polynesian culture and leaving an indelible mark on the communities they served.
People
Lailoni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lailoni as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lailoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lailoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 343 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lailoni going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 999,284 US residents.
Is Lailoni a common name?
We classify Lailoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 346 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lailoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Lailoni was 2021, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lailoni is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lailoni in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 231 people with the name Lailoni, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,041 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lailoni in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lailoni?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lailoni appears almost entirely female. Of the 227 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lailoni?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lailoni is Black at 40.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.7%) and Two or More Races (12.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lailoni most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lailoni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.3% (93 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lailoni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lailoni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lailoni in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lailoni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lailoni in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lailoni can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Lailoni as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.