FIRST NAME
Lael
Lael is the 5,176th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 1,670 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 705 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #5,176 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,874
2020 CENSUS
1,670
living · #5,176
BABIES NAMED LAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1895–2025
202599
As a female name, Lael peaked in 2025, when 99 babies were named Lael (the #1952 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #6,653 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
705
living · #6,653
BABIES NAMED LAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1922–2025
2025156
As a male name, Lael peaked in 2025, when 156 babies were named Lael (the #1264 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)