The first name Layne

In 2025, 14 boys were named Layne, making it the 1,798th most popular boys’ name.

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Layne with other names.

In 2025, 414 boys born in the United States were named Layne, the 662nd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2021, when 434 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Layne Staley
  American rock musician (1967–2002)
• Layne Beachley
  Australian surfer and actress (born 1972)
• Layne Flack
  American professional poker player (1969–2021)
• Layne Beaubien
  American water polo player, born 1976
• Jimmy Webb
  American songwriter, composer, and singer, born 1946

What does the name Layne mean?

Topographic surname from lane.

How popular is the name Layne?

In 2025, 14 boys born in England and Wales were named Layne, ranking 1,798th.

Is Layne a boy's or a girl's name?

Both. Of the 20,034 US babies named Layne since 1880, 28% were girls and 72% boys.

When was Layne most popular?

2021 in the United States, when 434 babies were named Layne, its highest rank at 637th.

Is Layne also a surname?

Yes. Layne is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.