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.
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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).