Lane
girl name#1796 in 2025Lane entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1302 in 1982, ranks #1796 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1916–2025
#1796
rank today
#1302
peak (1982)
112
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #4037 |
| 1930s | #3024 |
| 1940s | #2100 |
| 1950s | #1761 |
| 1960s | #2515 |
| 1970s | #3703 |
| 1980s | #1921 |
| 1990s | #2047 |
| 2000s | #2312 |
| 2010s | #2348 |
| 2020s | #1891 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lane has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Lane are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lane alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lane in 2025?
- Lane ranks #1796 among US girl names in 2025, with 112 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lane most popular?
- Lane peaked in 1982, reaching #1302 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lane with classmates?
- Lane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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