boy name
Lane
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#250 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Lane in the US, 1880–2025
Lane first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2019, when 1,407 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,383.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lane popular?
Near its peak Lane is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
| 2020s | 8,122 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,169 | |
| 2000s | 10,234 | |
| 1990s | 7,028 | |
| 1980s | 1,896 | |
| 1970s | 1,578 | |
| 1960s | 2,416 | |
| 1950s | 1,993 | |
| 1940s | 945 | |
| 1930s | 565 | |
| 1920s | 388 | |
| 1910s | 177 | |
| 1900s | 24 | |
| 1890s | 16 | |
| 1880s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lane a boy or a girl name?
Lane is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lane a popular name right now?
Lane is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
How popular is the name Lane?
In 2025, Lane ranked #250 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lane most popular?
Lane was most popular in 2019, when about 1,407 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.