Lane
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Narrow path, road
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #250 in 2025 with 1,383 babies born.
History: Lane derives from the Old English 'lane,' meaning a narrow path or road. It was a topographic surname for someone who lived near a lane before becoming a given name. It has a clean, simple quality and is used for both boys and girls in the United States. Associated with Superman's Lois Lane.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lane? About 1 in 2,226 babies born in 2025 were named Lane, or roughly 4.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lane
What does the name Lane mean?
Lane means “Narrow path, road” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Lane?
Lane has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow path, road”.
How popular is Lane?
Lane ranked #250 in 2025 — given to 1,383 babies that year.
When was Lane most popular?
Lane peaked in 2019 with 1,406 babies registered that year.
Is Lane a boy or girl name?
Lane is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lanes in registered births are male.
Is the name Lane rising or falling in popularity?
Lane has risen 1614 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1864 in 2020 to #250 in 2025.
How long has Lane been recorded?
Lane appears in birth records across 124 years — from 1881 through 2025.