Layne
Topographic surname from lane.
Every Layne since 1918 — 20,034 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layne
Layne is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #662 in 2025 with 414 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 20,034 American babies have been named Layne — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 767 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Layne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | #1,402 | 414 | #662 |
| 2024 | 182 | #1,275 | 389 | #696 |
| 2023 | 265 | #975 | 423 | #648 |
| 2022 | 293 | #923 | 410 | #667 |
| 2021 | 333 | #830 | 434 | #637 |
| 2020 | 278 | #931 | 397 | #663 |
| 2019 | 241 | #1,059 | 377 | #680 |
| 2018 | 83 | #2,232 | 350 | #693 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2,123 | 354 | #696 |
| 2016 | 74 | #2,470 | 340 | #721 |
| 2015 | 91 | #2,119 | 350 | #711 |
| 2014 | 92 | #2,108 | 419 | #628 |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,044 | 405 | #615 |
| 2012 | 80 | #2,350 | 432 | #591 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2,232 | 431 | #583 |
| 2010 | 92 | #2,146 | 411 | #606 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1,871 | 378 | #656 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,431 | 395 | #625 |
| 2007 | 76 | #2,473 | 360 | #668 |
| 2006 | 122 | #1,716 | 320 | #694 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,869 | 325 | #661 |
| 2004 | 109 | #1,766 | 320 | #646 |
| 2003 | 120 | #1,609 | 335 | #619 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1,689 | 263 | #692 |
| 2001 | 111 | #1,643 | 200 | #823 |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,823 | 213 | #779 |
| 1995 | 72 | #1,934 | 221 | #717 |
| 1990 | 68 | #2,003 | 69 | #1,344 |
| 1985 | 46 | #2,241 | 46 | #1,463 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,782 | 51 | #1,322 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,737 | 54 | #1,156 |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,072 | 81 | #896 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,343 | 85 | #807 |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,405 | 150 | #637 |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,375 | 76 | #845 |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,887 | 52 | #967 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,538 | 21 | #1,474 |
| 1940 | — | — | 24 | #1,385 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,936 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,901 |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,983 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Layne mean?
Topographic surname from lane.
How popular is the name Layne in 2025?
Layne ranked #662 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 414 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layne?
20,034 babies have been named Layne in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layne most popular?
Layne peaked in 2021, when 767 newborns received the name.
Is Layne a boy or girl name?
Layne is used for both: about 28% of babies named Layne have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Layne rising or falling?
Layne is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.