#6952024 rank
2012peak year
12,894babies named Layne since 1880
▲ +3%5-year trend
Layne popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Layne mean?
A spelling of Lane, an English surname and word name from Old English lanu, 'narrow way'. The -yne spelling gives it a sleek, modern unisex edge.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylemodern, vintage
Names like Layne
Same era, same vibe — if you like Layne, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Laynes
- Layne Staley, musician
Spellings & variants
LaneLaine
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