Lane
Boy name · #250 in 2025 · Uniqueness 49/100
Lane ranks #250 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 1,383 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #297, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 1,302 boys born in 2025 was named Lane.
Babies named Lane per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 144-year story
Lane first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 1,407 boys were named Lane — good for #258 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Lane against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Lane in class?
Lane scores 49 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Lane is most common
Geography matters for names, and Lane is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Lanes were TX (151), OH (68), MO (65), CA (59), NC (59). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Lane
Statistically, parents drawn to Lane tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zane, Kane, Layne, Lukas, and Kade.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Lane | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,383 | #250 |
| 2024 | 1,332 | #261 |
| 2023 | 1,374 | #254 |
| 2022 | 1,339 | #261 |
| 2021 | 1,322 | #261 |
| 2020 | 1,372 | #256 |
| 2019 | 1,407 | #258 |
| 2018 | 1,212 | #291 |
| 2017 | 1,178 | #299 |
| 2016 | 1,232 | #294 |
| 2015 | 1,209 | #297 |
| 2014 | 1,200 | #296 |
| 2013 | 1,152 | #304 |
| 2012 | 1,223 | #289 |
| 2011 | 1,294 | #270 |
| 2010 | 1,062 | #303 |
| 2009 | 1,053 | #306 |
| 2008 | 1,053 | #317 |
| 2007 | 1,016 | #316 |
| 2006 | 986 | #327 |
| 2005 | 1,039 | #317 |
| 2004 | 1,068 | #299 |
| 2003 | 1,129 | #274 |
| 2002 | 981 | #299 |
| 2001 | 894 | #310 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lane a popular boy name?
Lane ranked #250 among boys in 2025 with 1,383 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #297.
When was the name Lane most popular?
Lane peaked in 2019, when 1,407 American boys received the name (ranked #258 that year). Since 2019 the name has recovered some ground.
How rare is the name Lane?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 1,302 newborn American boys was named Lane. It scores 49/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.