53,658births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1997Peak · Alberta
#250United States 2025
Lane is a boy name family recorded 53,658 times in 6 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#250 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1997, at 130.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lane
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane | English | 52,177 | 🇺🇸 United States | #250 | 2025 | ▲ 28 % |
| Lane | English | 766 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #279 | 1997 | ▲ 59 % |
| Lane | English | 354 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #849 | 2011 | ▼ 9 % |
| Lane | English | 330 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2008 | – |
| Lane | English | 26 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2019 | – |
| Lane | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #697 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Lane
How popular is the name Lane?
In 2025 it ranked #250 in the United States. Official registers record 53,658 births across 6 countries.
When was Lane most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1997, at 130.0 births per 100,000.
Is Lane a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lane is a boy name.