Layne
How to say it: LAYN · /ˈleɪn/
Variant spelling of Lane, from Old English 'lane' meaning a narrow road or path; a surname used as a given name.
Layne was the 218th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 570 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #210 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #218 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 570 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,811 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #210 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Layne keeps gaining ground and has made the 2020s its strongest decade yet. Still at its peak, it appears poised to climb further.
What goes with it
Smooth in one syllable, Layne sounds soft and uncluttered. Sloane and Grey pair nicely alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Layne is about 1 in 76.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Layne
- Layne Staley (1967–2002)American rock musician
- Layne Beachley (born 1972)Australian surfer
- Layne Beaubien (born 1976)American water polo player
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