Layne Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAYN / /leɪn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: meadow; Irish: descendant of the warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Layne has English origins, often associated with a geographical feature such as a meadow or a lane. In Irish contexts, it can denote lineage, specifically referring to a descendant of a warrior. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has gained popularity in modern times. It is often considered a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to boys.
Trend Summary
Layne has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lane
- Laine
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Layne was first seen in the United States in 1918. Layne has ranked as high as #958 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Utah, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Layne has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Layne (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 35 | |
| OH | 27 | |
| FL | 19 | |
| WA | 19 | |
| CA | 15 | |
| MN | 15 | |
| PA | 15 | |
| IN | 14 | |
| KY | 14 | |
| WI | 13 | |
| MO | 13 | |
| GA | 12 | |
| IA | 12 | |
| TN | 11 | |
| MI | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 24 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 31 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 52 |
| 1951 | 74 |
| 1952 | 74 |
| 1953 | 69 |
| 1954 | 79 |
| 1955 | 76 |
| 1956 | 72 |
| 1957 | 106 |
| 1958 | 88 |
| 1959 | 192 |
| 1960 | 150 |
| 1961 | 108 |
| 1962 | 139 |
| 1963 | 103 |
| 1964 | 103 |
| 1965 | 85 |
| 1966 | 76 |
| 1967 | 76 |
| 1968 | 94 |
| 1969 | 91 |
| 1970 | 81 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 48 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1978 | 44 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1980 | 51 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 56 |
| 1988 | 50 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 74 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1994 | 141 |
| 1995 | 221 |
| 1996 | 224 |
| 1997 | 230 |
| 1998 | 221 |
| 1999 | 211 |
| 2000 | 213 |
| 2001 | 200 |
| 2002 | 263 |
| 2003 | 335 |
| 2004 | 320 |
| 2005 | 325 |
| 2006 | 320 |
| 2007 | 360 |
| 2008 | 395 |
| 2009 | 378 |
| 2010 | 411 |
| 2011 | 431 |
| 2012 | 432 |
| 2013 | 405 |
| 2014 | 419 |
| 2015 | 350 |
| 2016 | 340 |
| 2017 | 354 |
| 2018 | 350 |
| 2019 | 377 |
| 2020 | 397 |
| 2021 | 432 |
| 2022 | 410 |
| 2023 | 421 |
| 2024 | 387 |