Layne
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Narrow path, road
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #662 in 2025 with 414 babies born.
History: Layne is a spelling variant of Lane, from the Old English meaning narrow path or road. The y spelling gives it a slightly more distinctive look while maintaining the same clean sound. It has been used as a given name in the United States for both boys and girls.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Layne? About 1 in 5,839 babies born in 2025 were named Layne, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Layne
What does the name Layne mean?
Layne means “Narrow path, road” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Layne?
Layne has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow path, road”.
How popular is Layne?
Layne ranked #662 in 2025 — given to 414 babies that year.
When was Layne most popular?
Layne peaked in 2012 with 432 babies registered that year.
Is Layne a boy or girl name?
Layne is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 72% of Laynes are boys and 28% are girls.
Is the name Layne rising or falling in popularity?
Layne has risen 267 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #929 in 2020 to #662 in 2025.
How long has Layne been recorded?
Layne appears in birth records across 103 years — from 1918 through 2025.