Lane
Boy name · English · Old English
Meaningnarrow path · English
- US rank
- #250
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #246 in 1995
1,383 babies were named Lane in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lane you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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Read about Lane Garrison on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,235 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lane, 1,383 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lane would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLane first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1995, when it reached #246.
- Where it's lovedLane is most popular in Nebraska, where it ranks #98, followed by Missouri (#103) and Iowa (#113). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Lane means “narrow path”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
- OriginLane is the #9 most popular Old English boy name in the US. That's out of 117 Old English boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Lane
Lane is a boy name of English and Old English origin meaning “narrow path”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-ane”. US birth records list Lane for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 124 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #246 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #250, with 1,383 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1920s | 1.7 | 581,395 girls |
| 1930s | 5.3 | 188,324 girls |
| 1940s | 14 | 69,300 girls |
| 1950s | 18 | 54,945 girls |
| 1960s | 14 | 74,074 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 76,570 girls |
| 1980s | 36 | 27,933 girls |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,760 girls |
| 2000s | 42 | 23,770 girls |
| 2010s | 46 | 21,891 girls |
| 2020s | 65 | 15,353 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 87,891 boys |
| 1890s | 14 | 70,126 boys |
| 1900s | 17 | 58,997 boys |
| 1910s | 27 | 36,805 boys |
| 1920s | 35 | 28,401 boys |
| 1930s | 53 | 18,769 boys |
| 1940s | 63 | 15,977 boys |
| 1950s | 98 | 10,177 boys |
| 1960s | 125 | 7,971 boys |
| 1970s | 95 | 10,520 boys |
| 1980s | 102 | 9,778 boys |
| 1990s | 365 | 2,736 boys |
| 2000s | 513 | 1,950 boys |
| 2010s | 648 | 1,543 boys |
| 2020s | 784 | 1,276 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lane
What does the name Lane mean?
Lane means “narrow path” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lane?
Lane has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lane a boy or girl name?
Lane is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Lane?
Lane ranked #250 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,383 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#246).