Layne
la(y)-ne
US Popularity:898
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Path, roadway; Wool
Layne is a gender-neutral name most commonly originating in England, meaning “path” or “roadway”. Anglo-Norman names are also known for their adaptive nature which has led to the dawn of many beautiful variations of Layne, such as the feminine Laine and masculine Lane, offering endless possibilities for naming baby. Plus, many may find Layne with a lovely Latin translation to the soft and warm material: "wool."
Layne Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Layne is currently #1403 on The Bump
Boy:Layne is currently #1010 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Layne is currently #760 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Layne is currently #898 in U.S. births
Boy:Layne is currently #1380 in U.S. births
Girl:Layne is currently #1759 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1755
in 2022
- 170
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Layne, July 2008
Behind the Name, Lane, January 2022
WordSense, Layne
House of Names, Layne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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