How Many People Are Named Layne?
Complete statistics for the name Layne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Layne means 'valley' in Old English, making it a rare choice for parents today. That's just 1 in 17,955 Americans named Layne, totaling around 18,379 people alive now. The name peaked in popularity in 2021, with 765 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 represents creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 19,457 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Layne Through the Generations
Layne, a name that's seen a surge in recent years, has become increasingly popular among younger generations. With 13,403 under 30, it's clear that Layne is a modern name embraced by those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. As of now, the average age of someone named Layne is 26, indicating that the name is still on the rise, with many more young people likely to be named Layne in the coming decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Layne's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Layne
How Many People Have the Name Layne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,859 people in the United States currently share the name Layne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,776 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Layne a Common or Rare Name?
Layne is classified as Rare. 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 Layne Mean?
Layne means "valley" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Layne in SSA data, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.
When Was Layne Most Popular?
The name Layne reached peak popularity in 2021, with 765 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 Layne?
Approximately 12,859 people named Layne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,859. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,776 Americans.
Is Layne a rare name?
Layne is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,776 Americans has this name.
What does the name Layne mean?
Layne means "valley" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Layne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 71% of people named Layne are male and 29% are female.
When was Layne most popular?
Layne peaked in 2021 with 765 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.