Lane
Lane: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /leΙͺn/
Meaning and origin of Lane
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name.
Etymology
As an English surname, from lane; as an Irish surname, from several origins, including Laighin. See Lane.
How popular is Lane?
Since 1880, 4,615 girls and 47,562 boys in the U.S. have been named Lane (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1305 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #250 for boys, with 1,495 babies given the name.
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Lane FAQ
What does the name Lane mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name. As an English surname, from lane; as an Irish surname, from several origins, including Laighin. See Lane.
What is the origin of the name Lane?
Lane is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lane?
Since 1880, 4,615 girls and 47,562 boys in the U.S. have been named Lane (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1305 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #250 for boys, with 1,495 babies given the name.
Is Lane a boy or girl name?
Lane is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,615 girls and 47,562 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.