Lane
Lane is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Path, narrow road, or roadway.
Origin and history
Lane is a topographical English name that originally denoted someone who lived near a narrow road or path. Historically used more frequently for boys, it has seen steady usage for girls as a modern, tailored surname-as-first-name choice. In the United States, it offers a crisp, simple alternative to longer nature or place names.
Popularity in the United States
4,615 babies in the United States have been named Lane since 1880. It ranks #2573 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1472.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.3 %)
- CA (16.7 %)
- GA (13.9 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 216 |
| 1950-1960 | 348 |
| 1960-1970 | 247 |
| 1970-1980 | 203 |
| 1980-1990 | 613 |
| 1990-2000 | 697 |
| 2000-2010 | 776 |
| 2010-2019 | 798 |
| 2020-2029 | 634 |
Famous people named Lane
- Lane Bradbury: Actress, Writer
- Lane Carlson: Model, Television personality
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English word 'lanu', which was used to describe a narrow path between hedges or fences.
- While historically more common for males, Lane has steadily grown as a unisex choice in recent decades.