Lane
boy name#250 in 2025Lane entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #246 in 1995, ranks #250 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#250
rank today
#246
peak (1995)
1,383
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #852 |
| 1890s | #1029 |
| 1900s | #1171 |
| 1910s | #1360 |
| 1920s | #1164 |
| 1930s | #861 |
| 1940s | #676 |
| 1950s | #525 |
| 1960s | #501 |
| 1970s | #663 |
| 1980s | #656 |
| 1990s | #409 |
| 2000s | #306 |
| 2010s | #290 |
| 2020s | #257 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lane has been most popular in TX, OH, MO.
Living bearers
About 44,500 people named Lane are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lane alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 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 #250 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,383 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lane most popular?
- Lane peaked in 1995, reaching #246 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lane with classmates?
- Lane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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