Lane

Rank 260th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Lane was 260th most popular baby name for boys and 456th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,450 babies were named Lane in the United States. The gender distribution for "Lane" is 91.8% male and 8.2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,320 babies in the United States were named Lane. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lane is around 21 to 25 years old.

The name "Lane" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Lane is .

Lane Meaning & Origin

The name Lane, of English origin, means "a small path" or "roadway" and evokes connotations of journey, pathfinder, and tranquility.

The name Lane is described as classic, charming and reliable.

Pronunciation

Lane is pronounced leyn in English. The name Lane has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lane

The name Lane is used in popular culture, such as in the television show "Gilmore Girls," where one of the main characters is named Lane Kim.

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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