Lane

Lane is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,331 boys in the United States.

Lane at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lane

Lane belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lane first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #246 in 1995, and in 2024 1,331 babies received the name — 46,173 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lane in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#246 in 1995
Peak year
2019
Babies named Lane in 2024
1,331
Total since 1880
46,173

Lane in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2357 in 1996
Babies named Lane in 2025
6
Total since 1996
53

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lane mean?

The meaning of Lane is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lane a boy or girl name?

Lane is a boy name. In 2024, 1,331 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lane?

Lane comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lane?

Lane first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #246 in 1995, and 1,331 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].