Layne

In 2022, the name Layne was 662nd most popular baby name for boys and 898th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 702 babies were named Layne in the United States. The gender distribution for "Layne" is 58.4% male and 41.6% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,785 babies in the United States were named Layne. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Layne is around 20 to 25 years old.

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

The most common nickname for Layne is .

Layne Meaning & Origin

Layne is an English name, stemming from Old English roots, which means "path, roadway", connoting a person who is always on the path to success and ambition.

The name Layne is described as spirited, musically-inclined and fearless.

Pronunciation

Layne is pronounced leyn in English. The name Layne has 5 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Layne

• The name Layne is shared by Layne Staley, who was a famous American musician known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Alice in Chains.

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