Layne
Boy name · #662 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Layne? In official American birth records, Layne has been tracked continuously since 1918, giving it 107 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 414 baby boys were named Layne, placing it at #662 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #711, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,348 boys born in 2025 was named Layne.
The 107-year story
Layne first appears in the Social Security records in 1918, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 434 boys were named Layne — good for #636 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.
Babies named Layne per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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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 "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
Geography matters for names, and Layne is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Layne is most common in WV (1.9 per 1,000), AR (0.8 per 1,000), MO (0.6 per 1,000), KY (0.6 per 1,000), UT (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Layne is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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 Zayne, Rayne, Lane, Kane, and Blaze.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Layne | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 414 | #662 |
| 2024 | 389 | #695 |
| 2023 | 423 | #648 |
| 2022 | 410 | #666 |
| 2021 | 434 | #636 |
| 2020 | 397 | #663 |
| 2019 | 377 | #680 |
| 2018 | 350 | #693 |
| 2017 | 354 | #695 |
| 2016 | 340 | #720 |
| 2015 | 350 | #711 |
| 2014 | 419 | #628 |
| 2013 | 405 | #615 |
| 2012 | 432 | #591 |
| 2011 | 431 | #583 |
| 2010 | 411 | #606 |
| 2009 | 378 | #656 |
| 2008 | 395 | #624 |
| 2007 | 360 | #666 |
| 2006 | 320 | #694 |
| 2005 | 325 | #661 |
| 2004 | 320 | #645 |
| 2003 | 335 | #619 |
| 2002 | 263 | #691 |
| 2001 | 200 | #822 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Layne?
In official American birth records, the name Layne first appeared in 1918 (over 107 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 107 years.
Is Layne a popular boy name?
Layne ranked #662 among boys in 2025 with 414 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #711.
When was the name Layne most popular?
Layne peaked in 2021, when 434 American boys received the name (ranked #636 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Layne?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,348 newborn American boys was named Layne. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.