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UnisexEnglish#270 in 2025

Lane

Lane is a unisex name of English origin meaning “narrow path or roadway.” It ranked #270 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

LAYN

meaning & origin

The name Lane means “narrow path or roadway.” It comes from the English language tradition.

Originally an English surname for someone who lived near a lane or narrow road. Its simplicity and gender-neutral appeal have made it increasingly popular as a first name.

popularity over time

#312
2020
#298
2021
#285
2022
#275
2023
#270
2024
YearRank
2024#270
2023#275
2022#285
2021#298
2020#312

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Lane

  • Diane Lane (actress)
  • Nathan Lane (actor)
  • Drury Lane (fictional baker)

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