Holding steady, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Lareina since 1968
Babies named Lareina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 206 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Lareina is a Spanish name meaning 'the queen', first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1968. It has never reached widespread popularity, but saw its peak rank in 2018 (rank 6,838, with roughly 1 in 100,454 girls that year). As of 2025, the name remains stable, neither rising nor falling sharply. Its top states in recent decades include California and Texas, reflecting its Hispanic heritage.
Lareina is a Spanish name derived from the phrase 'la reina', meaning 'the queen'. It aligns with the tradition of using regal titles as given names, similar to Regina in Latin or Sarah in Hebrew. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1968 and has seen modest but steady use since the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lara, Reina, Lala, Rina
Sibling names for Lareina
Names that share Lareina's style, for a brother or sister.
