US Popularity:456
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish, Gaelic
Meaning:Path, roadway; Spear, javelin; Warrior
“I took the lane less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Okay, so it’s not exactly the line Robert Frost wrote in his classic poem "The Road Not Taken." But if you name your child Lane—a gender-neutral name of English origin that means “path” and “roadway”—maybe they’ll develop a curiosity and move through the world with a sense of adventure. Lane also has Irish and Gaelic connections, meaning "spear," "javelin," or "warrior." If you prefer a name with more punch, use Lane as a nickname, and put Delaney on the birth certificate.

Lane Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lane is currently #1291 on The Bump
Girl:Lane is currently #594 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lane is currently #456 in U.S. births
Girl:Lane is currently #153 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#456
in 2022
+ 14
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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