Layne
boy name#662 in 2025Layne entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #561 in 1959, ranks #662 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1918–2025
#662
rank today
#561
peak (1959)
414
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3368 |
| 1920s | #3839 |
| 1930s | #2665 |
| 1940s | #1512 |
| 1950s | #808 |
| 1960s | #758 |
| 1970s | #1169 |
| 1980s | #1347 |
| 1990s | #969 |
| 2000s | #686 |
| 2010s | #652 |
| 2020s | #662 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Layne has been most popular in TX, OH, PA.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Layne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Layne alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Layne in 2025?
- Layne ranks #662 among US boy names in 2025, with 414 babies given the name.
- When was the name Layne most popular?
- Layne peaked in 1959, reaching #561 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Layne with classmates?
- Layne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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