Layne
27% girls · 73% boys
About Layne
Currently gender-neutral in the US, although boys have the edge, as they do with Lane. The Y spelling makes it a bit more feminine.
Layne for boys#662 US
As surname Lane becomes more popular, so too does this variant. Regardless, it does create the possibility for spelling confusion.
This version of the name has some strong musical cred. Bearers include Layne Staley, lead singer for the band Alice in Chains; Layne Redmond, famed American drummer; and Layne Ulrich, son of Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.
Pronounced LAYN.
As of October 2026, Layne ranked #1402 for girls and #662 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #829 for girls in 2021 and #563 for boys in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,106 | 92 | #628 | 419 |
| 2015 | #2,119 | 91 | #711 | 350 |
| 2016 | #2,469 | 74 | #721 | 340 |
| 2017 | #2,122 | 91 | #696 | 354 |
| 2018 | #2,232 | 83 | #693 | 350 |
| 2019 | #1,060 | 240 | #680 | 377 |
| 2020 | #930 | 278 | #663 | 397 |
| 2021 | #829 | 333 | #638 | 432 |
| 2022 | #922 | 293 | #667 | 410 |
| 2023 | #973 | 265 | #650 | 421 |
| 2024 | #1,274 | 182 | #695 | 387 |
| 2025 | #1,402 | 156 | #662 | 414 |
World rankings
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Famous Laynes
- Layne BeachleyGirl
Australian pro Surfer
- Layne Ettie DeBoerGirl
daughter of Teen Mom 2 star Chelsea Houska and husban Cole DeBoer
- Layne StaleyBoy
late singer from Alice in Chains.
Layne in pop culture
- Layne Jane AbeleyGirl
LBR (Loser Beyond Repair) in The Clique series by Lisi Harrison