Girl & boy name
Lane
Lane is currently the #250 boy name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 1,383 babies. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. Looking at the full record since 1881, Lane hit its all-time high of #246 in 1995, when 1,168 boys were given the name. State by state, Nebraska leads the way at #98.
Rankings
Lane popularity, 1880–2025
Where Lane is most popular
Uniqueness score
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Lane in the most recent year of SSA data.
Lane as a girl name
Lane holds the #1796 spot on the 2025 list of the most popular girl names in the U.S. That amounts to 112 newborn girls in a single year. The ranking has held remarkably steady over the last five years. Its strongest year on record was 1982 (#1302 nationally, 97 newborns), in a data series reaching back to 1916. The name's biggest fan base is in North Carolina (#905 there in 2025).
Where Lane (girls) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Distinctive without being unheard of. Based on how many babies per birth were named Lane in the most recent year of SSA data.