Layne - A very unique male name
Layne at a glance
Layne is ranked #663 among boy baby names in 2025, with 375 births in 2025. It peaked in 2011 at #580 and first appeared on the charts in 1940.
- Rank in 2025
- #663
- Births in 2025
- 375
- Peak year
- 2011 (#580)
- First appeared
- 1940
- Trend
- #664 in 2020 → #663 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,910 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.2/5 (10 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,910 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Layne peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 580.
Famous with this name
KiKi Layne
Layne Staley
Brooke Layne
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Layne is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Layne is currently topping the baby name charts in Wyoming at position #109 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,402.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Layne is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Layne origin and meaning
English, variant of Lane
A spelling variant of Lane, a surname and word name from Old English lanu, 'a lane, a narrow road'
Layne is Lane with a y, used since 1940 and peaking in 2012. It sits almost exactly where it was in 2020, quietly holding its place for boys while the same sound is also used for girls.
Attested etymology
Layne is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Layne, pop culture references for the name Layne and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Layne
We've found the following names that sound similar to Layne, sorted by popularity.
Liam / Leon / Lonnie / Lynn / Lane / Lanny / Lennon / Lon / Lenny / Lian /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 663 |
| 2024 | 706 |
| 2023 | 645 |
| 2022 | 660 |
| 2021 | 652 |
| 2020 | 664 |
| 2019 | 682 |
| 2018 | 720 |
| 2017 | 705 |
| 2016 | 734 |
| 2015 | 724 |
| 2014 | 635 |
| 2013 | 617 |
| 2012 | 581 |
| 2011 | 580 |
| 2010 | 593 |
| 2009 | 657 |
| 2008 | 621 |
| 2007 | 656 |
| 2006 | 687 |
| 2005 | 675 |
| 2004 | 646 |
| 2003 | 639 |
| 2002 | 706 |
| 2001 | 897 |
| 2000 | 775 |
| 1999 | 753 |
| 1998 | 736 |
| 1997 | 729 |
| 1996 | 717 |
| 1995 | 753 |
| 1994 | 1080 |
| 1993 | 1597 |
| 1992 | 1483 |
| 1991 | 1558 |
| 1990 | 1655 |
| 1989 | 2179 |
| 1988 | 1501 |
| 1987 | 1781 |
| 1986 | 2166 |
| 1985 | 2005 |
| 1984 | 1330 |
| 1983 | 1655 |
| 1982 | 1412 |
| 1981 | 1578 |
| 1980 | 1574 |
| 1979 | 1329 |
| 1978 | 1815 |
| 1977 | 1228 |
| 1976 | 1327 |
| 1975 | 1357 |
| 1974 | 1645 |
| 1973 | 1952 |
| 1972 | 1255 |
| 1971 | 1021 |
| 1970 | 940 |
| 1969 | 841 |
| 1968 | 817 |
| 1967 | 821 |
| 1966 | 911 |
| 1965 | 896 |
| 1964 | 775 |
| 1963 | 758 |
| 1962 | 717 |
| 1961 | 776 |
| 1960 | 714 |
| 1959 | 581 |
| 1958 | 860 |
| 1957 | 740 |
| 1956 | 934 |
| 1955 | 930 |
| 1954 | 927 |
| 1953 | 886 |
| 1952 | 931 |
| 1951 | 857 |
| 1950 | 1019 |
| 1949 | 1209 |
| 1947 | 1693 |
| 1940 | 1580 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 109 |
| West Virginia | 163 |
| New Hampshire | 255 |
| Arkansas | 342 |
| Iowa | 385 |
| Missouri | 385 |
| Kentucky | 416 |
| Utah | 457 |
| Idaho | 465 |
| Oklahoma | 490 |
| Ohio | 505 |
| Tennessee | 511 |
| Virginia | 511 |
| Indiana | 528 |
| Pennsylvania | 538 |
| North Carolina | 555 |
| Minnesota | 568 |
| Louisiana | 569 |
| Oregon | 570 |
| South Carolina | 586 |
| Michigan | 590 |
| Maryland | 609 |
| Georgia | 611 |
| Washington | 623 |
| Arizona | 819 |
| Florida | 831 |
| Alabama | 832 |
| Illinois | 842 |
| Massachusetts | 852 |
| New York | 871 |
| Texas | 947 |
| California | 1402 |
Even more about Layne
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Layne a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Layne?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LAYN · /leɪn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Lane — The original, more common spelling; a separate established name
Famous bearers
- Layne Staley — Lead singer of Alice in Chains (1967–2002) Contemporary
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Layne appeals as a lean, country-rock surname name — one syllable, no nickname needed, with just enough edge.
Worth knowing
- People will spell it Lane; the y needs stating
