Name comparison · boy names
Lane vs. Layne
In 2025, Lane leads at #250 among U.S. boys' names, with Layne at #662. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Lane | Layne |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #250 | #662 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,383 | 414 |
| All-time peak | #246 in 1995 | #561 in 1959 |
| Uniqueness score | 31 / 100 | 46 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Nebraska (#98) | Wyoming (#89) |