Layne
Girl name · #1401 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Layne? In official American birth records, Layne has been tracked continuously since 1939, giving it 86 years of documented American history.
Layne is currently the #1401 girl name in the United States — 156 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #2113, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,538 girls born in 2025 was named Layne.
Babies named Layne per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 86-year story
Layne first appears in the Social Security records in 1939, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 333 girls were named Layne — good for #829 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 Layne against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Layne in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Layne is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Layne will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Layne is most common
State-level data for Layne is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Layne
Statistically, parents drawn to Layne tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Laine, Rayne, Lane, Raine, and Serene.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Layne | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | #1396 |
| 2024 | 182 | #1275 |
| 2023 | 265 | #974 |
| 2022 | 293 | #923 |
| 2021 | 333 | #829 |
| 2020 | 278 | #929 |
| 2019 | 241 | #1059 |
| 2018 | 83 | #2217 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2108 |
| 2016 | 74 | #2463 |
| 2015 | 91 | #2113 |
| 2014 | 92 | #2096 |
| 2013 | 95 | #2032 |
| 2012 | 80 | #2336 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2216 |
| 2010 | 92 | #2136 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1866 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2419 |
| 2007 | 76 | #2457 |
| 2006 | 122 | #1709 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1855 |
| 2004 | 109 | #1756 |
| 2003 | 120 | #1605 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1683 |
| 2001 | 111 | #1641 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Layne?
In official American birth records, the name Layne first appeared in 1939 (over 86 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 86 years.
Is Layne a popular girl name?
Layne ranked #1401 among girls in 2025 with 156 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2113.
When was the name Layne most popular?
Layne peaked in 2021, when 333 American girls received the name (ranked #829 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Layne?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,538 newborn American girls was named Layne. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.