Total births
425
Girls' name · since 1959
Lagina
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 425 babies named Lagina, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 425
- total births
- 1959–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Lagina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 425 recorded since 1959.
Social Security Administration records show Lagina recorded 425 times among girls since 1959, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 1994.
- 425 total births
- 1959–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
425 girls have been named Lagina since 1959, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 425
- total births
- 1959–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Lagina was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
28 babies were named Lagina in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Lagina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lagina's full recorded timeline at 1977, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1969 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lagina at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Lagina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–1994
- Peak year (1969)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Lagina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lagina's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Lagina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s
1960s
139 births
- 1970s
1970s
131 births
- 1980s
1980s
103 births
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 139 births (33% of all-time use).
Lagina by state
Where Lagina concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Lagina's total US births 1.2%
5 of 425 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lagina? ▼
425 babies have been named Lagina since 1959. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1969 with 28 births.
When was Lagina most popular? ▼
Lagina was most popular in the 1960s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Lagina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lagina are California (5 births).
How long has the name Lagina been used? ▼
Lagina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1959, spanning 36 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Lagina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lagena, Lagretta, Lagertha, Laguana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lagina's data
- Lagina's decade-level peak was the 1960s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Laginas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lagina
Nearby Names Like Lagina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lagina
Lagena Girl
134 births
Lagretta Girl
96 births
Lagertha Girl
#13192 89 births
Laguana Girl
66 births
Laguanda Girl
29 births
Compare Lagina side by side: Lagina vs Lagena Lagina vs Lagretta Lagina vs Lagertha
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1959–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lagina: Baby Name Since 1959 - 425 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lagina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lagina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.