Lareine
A feminine name of French origin meaning "the queen".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Lareine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lareine today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lareine births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lareine. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lareine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,742
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Lareine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lareine from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 13 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
Lareine 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 Lareine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lareine
The name Lareine is believed to have its origins in the French language, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variant of the French word "reine," meaning "queen" or "sovereign ruler." The prefix "la" was likely added to the word "reine" to form the name Lareine, possibly as a way to distinguish it from the more common French name "Reine."
In medieval France, the name Lareine may have been bestowed upon female children born into noble families or those with aspirations of royalty. It carried connotations of power, authority, and regal status, reflecting the social hierarchies of the time. The name's connection to the concept of queenship could also have held spiritual or symbolic significance within certain cultural contexts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lareine can be found in the 13th-century text "Chroniques de Froissart," a historical account written by the French chronicler Jean Froissart. In this work, Froissart mentions a noble woman named Lareine de Flandre, who lived during the 14th century and was known for her philanthropic endeavors.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lareine. One example is Lareine d'Anjou (1409-1480), a French noblewoman who was the daughter of Louis II, Duke of Anjou. Another is Lareine de Bourbon (1520-1569), a prominent figure in the French Wars of Religion and a member of the House of Bourbon.
In the realm of literature, the name Lareine has made an appearance in the works of renowned authors. One such instance is in the 16th-century novel "La Princesse de Clèves" by Madame de La Fayette, where a character named Lareine plays a significant role.
Moving into the modern era, the name Lareine has been less commonly used, although it has maintained its association with French culture and heritage. Notable individuals with this name include Lareine Cate (1941-2022), an American actress and dancer, and Lareine Frampton (1925-2022), a Canadian philanthropist and community leader.
While the name Lareine may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its historical roots and connections to French nobility and queenship have left an indelible mark on its meaning and cultural significance.
People
Lareine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lareine 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
Lareine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lareine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lareine 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Lareine a common name?
We classify Lareine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lareine most popular?
The single biggest year for Lareine was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lareine is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Lareine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lareine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lareine 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 Lareine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lareine 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 Lareine 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Lareine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.