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• Lane Name Origin: English
• Pronunciation: layn
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Lane Name Meaning

The name Lane is an English name that means “pathway” or “a strip of land”

Origins of the Name Lane

The name Lane is of English origin and is a surname that was originally used to denote a person who lived near a lane or pathway. The name is derived from the Old English word “lán,” which means “a strip of land.”

Popularity of the Name Lane

In recent years, the name Lane has become increasingly popular as a given name for boys in the United States and other English-speaking countries. In the United States, it has risen from outside the top 1000 names in the early 2000s to being a top 500 name in 2021.

Lane is a classic and timeless name that is perfect for parents who are looking for a name that is simple and understated. With its strong roots in English history, Lane is a name that is sure to stand the test of time.

Famous Lanes

Throughout history, there have been many notable people with the name Lane, including actors, athletes, and politicians. Some of the most famous Lanes include:

• Lane Kiffin, an American football coach
• Lane Smith, an American actor
• Lane Pryce, a character from the television series “Mad Men”

Final Thoughts on the Name Lane

The name Lane is full of history and meaning, and is perfect for parents who are looking for a name that has a story to tell. Whether you’re a parent looking for a classic and timeless name for your son, or you’re just a fan of all things simple and understated, the name Lane is the perfect choice!

So, there you have it! The history, origin, meaning, and popularity of the name Lane, all wrapped up in one neat little package. So, whether you’re a proud parent-to-be or just a curious name enthusiast, don’t be afraid to embrace the classic and timeless name that is Lane!

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Lane Name Popularity

How popular is the name Lane? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	1,236	8	0.0008%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	1,519	5	0.0004%
1922	1,583	5	0.0004%
1923	1,450	6	0.0005%
1924	1,618	5	0.0004%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	1,139	12	0.0011%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	1,106	14	0.0013%
1929	1,125	12	0.0012%
1930	1,500	5	0.0005%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	1,100	11	0.0011%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	1,126	10	0.001%
1936	990	13	0.0013%
1937	1,178	7	0.0007%
1938	898	19	0.0019%
1939	907	17	0.0017%
1940	969	15	0.0014%
1941	870	22	0.002%
1942	1,068	12	0.001%
1943	868	24	0.0018%
1944	835	24	0.0019%
1945	837	22	0.0018%
1946	700	48	0.0033%
1947	683	60	0.0036%
1948	710	51	0.0032%
1949	576	93	0.0058%
1950	588	90	0.0056%
1951	523	126	0.0074%
1952	558	115	0.0066%
1953	543	129	0.0073%
1954	588	113	0.0062%
1955	595	111	0.006%
1956	568	134	0.0071%
1957	599	121	0.0063%
1958	552	148	0.0078%
1959	434	299	0.0157%
1960	491	216	0.0114%
1961	507	198	0.0105%
1962	507	205	0.0112%
1963	558	157	0.0087%
1964	488	221	0.0126%
1965	525	166	0.0102%
1966	536	157	0.0101%
1967	520	163	0.0107%
1968	535	152	0.0101%
1969	507	188	0.0122%
1970	545	173	0.0109%
1971	642	119	0.0079%
1972	650	104	0.0076%
1973	818	52	0.004%
1974	696	89	0.0068%
1975	771	68	0.0053%
1976	705	89	0.0069%
1977	776	72	0.0053%
1978	762	78	0.0058%
1979	781	77	0.0055%
1980	808	74	0.0051%
1981	695	105	0.0071%
1982	693	109	0.0073%
1983	784	77	0.0052%
1984	721	95	0.0064%
1985	713	105	0.0069%
1986	609	167	0.0111%
1987	648	151	0.0099%
1988	588	203	0.013%
1989	655	178	0.011%
1990	540	300	0.0181%
1991	615	231	0.0142%
1992	602	243	0.0152%
1993	592	256	0.0164%
1994	350	665	0.0433%
1995	245	1,149	0.0762%
1996	263	1,046	0.0699%
1997	287	950	0.0642%
1998	293	936	0.0625%
1999	295	950	0.0634%
2000	294	999	0.0654%
2001	308	884	0.0587%
2002	297	959	0.064%
2003	273	1,107	0.0728%
2004	298	1,046	0.0686%
2005	312	1,023	0.0669%
2006	321	972	0.0621%
2007	316	995	0.0631%
2008	314	1,032	0.0668%
2009	303	1,035	0.0692%
2010	302	1,040	0.0722%
2011	267	1,280	0.0898%
2012	286	1,206	0.0846%
2013	301	1,131	0.0794%
2014	292	1,174	0.0806%
2015	293	1,188	0.0816%
2016	292	1,200	0.0832%
2017	295	1,162	0.0833%
2018	287	1,180	0.0859%
2019	257	1,378	0.1018%
2020	256	1,313	0.1032%
2021	260	1,294	0.1059%
2022	255	1,320	0.1001%
2023	253	1,362	0.1052%

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Names Like Lane

If you like Lane, you’ll love these other names like Lane.

What names are variants of Lane?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Lane.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Laine	Path, roadway	English
Layne	Path, roadway	English

What names sound like Lane?

If you like how Lane sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Lane.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Lanier	Woolworker	French
Lannie	Renowned land	German
Lanny	German
Len	Lion strength	German
Lenn	Lion strength	German
Leone	Lion strength	Greek
Lin	Linden tree hill	English
Linn	“The man who lives near the pond,” from the Gaelic linne, a pond.	English
Lino	Flax	Greek
Lon	From Laurentum; strong, warlike	Spanish
Lonn	Strong, warlike	Irish
Lonne	English

Luano	Polynesian
Lunn	Strong, warlike	Irish
Lyn	Linden tree hill	English
Lynn	“The dweller near the lake,” from the Welsh llyn, a lake.	English

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Siblings of Lane

Mamas with kids named Lane also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
John	God is gracious	Hebrew
Kinleigh	Kings meadow.	English
Karleigh	Free man	Latin
Katherine	Pure	Greek
Kennedy	Helmeted head	Irish
Autumn	Season of harvest	English
Addi	Noble; noble kind	German
Wyatt	Brave in battle	English
Gene	Well-born, noble	Greek
Gerard	Spear brave	English
Wilder	Hunter	German

Sutton	Southern settlement	English
Soren	Stern	Danish

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7 Comments

1. Lane Nov 17 at 10:49 am

   hi

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   • Lane Billingsley Mar 31 at 6:46 pm

     I can say this for sure. Lane was my father’s name. He was born in 1902. The same year as my grandmother. I’ve never know my father’s father but he was the son of a slave in Alabama around the town Selma, Marion and Billingsley Alabama. Wish some one could really help me find out my father’s history.

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2. Meryl Jul 15 at 7:29 pm

   Lane Henry. As a child, my husband always wanted to be a bull rider when he “grew up”, and his favorite movie was 8 Seconds. We’ve always liked the name Lane, after Lane Frost. The middle name Henry was a family name from both sides.

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3. Melissa May 10 at 4:10 am

   I remember a young boy I followed on Facebook who passed away from cancer. His name was Lane . I will Forever be reminded of his strength and the hope he gave others when I hear or see this name. To me, Lane means strength.

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4. Kate Nov 25 at 7:45 am

   Layne Staley from the band Alice In Chains is my favorite! I wanted to name my son after but thought the y in it made it to girlie so we went plain lane.

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5. Mandy Sep 20 at 11:57 am

   Named after Lane Frost (bullrider)

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6. Kate Jul 30 at 5:06 pm

   I have a Lane Thomas after the great Layne Thomas Staley

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