How Many People Are Named Lane?
Complete statistics for the name Lane: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lane means 'path' and it's pretty rare, with just 1 in 7,019 Americans having this name. That's around 47,017 people in the US today, making it a unique choice. It's also on the rise, peaking in 2019 with 1,504 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 50,676 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lane Through the Generations
People named Lane are generally younger, with 68% under 30 years old, giving the name a modern feel. The majority of Lanes were born between 2010 and 2019, reflecting its growing popularity. By 2020, the number of births had dropped slightly, but it's still climbing overall, showing it's a name that's here to stay.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lane's English roots
📄 About the Name Lane
How Many People Have the Name Lane?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 129,618 people in the United States currently share the name Lane. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,557 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Lane a Common or Rare Name?
Lane is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lane Mean?
Lane means "path" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lane in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.
When Was Lane Most Popular?
The name Lane reached peak popularity in 2019, with 1,504 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lane?
Approximately 129,618 people named Lane live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 129,618. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,557 Americans.
Is Lane a rare name?
Lane is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,557 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lane mean?
Lane means "path" and comes from English origins.
Is Lane more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Lane are male and 9% are female.
When was Lane most popular?
Lane peaked in 2019 with 1,504 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.