Lane Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Lane has appeared in various pop culture references, including songs like “Penny Lane” by The Beatles​

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A Deep Dive

Lane Overview

Meaning

A small roadway, path

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “lanu,” meaning “path” or “road.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/leɪn/

Popularity

Lane is appreciated in various countries, including the USA and Canada, for its simplicity and charm. In 2023, Lane ranked #297 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Gentle, steady, dependable
A Deep Dive

Lane Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Layne, Laine, Lain, Layn, Laney

Common Nicknames

Lanny, Lainy, Lanzo, Laini

Diminutives

Lanny, Lan, L, Lani, Lano

Famous People

  • Lane Frost
    (American Rodeo Cowboy)
  • Lane Garrison
    (American Actor)
  • Lane Kirkland
    (American Labor Leader)
  • Lane Smith
    (American Actor)
  • Lane Staley
    (American Musician)
  • Lane Kiffin
    (American Football Coach)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lane Kim
    ("Gilmore Girls," TV Series)
  • Lois Lane
    ("Superman," Film Series)
  • "Penny Lane"
    (Song by The Beatles)
  • Lane Pryce
    ("Mad Men," TV Series)
  • Lane Meyer
    ("Better Off Dead," Film)

Places

  • Brick Lane
    (London, England)
  • Lane Cove National Park
    (New South Wales, Australia)
  • Penny Lane
    (Liverpool, England)
  • Lane Stadium
    (Blacksburg, Virginia, USA)
  • Lane County
    (Oregon, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Lane?

Lane means “a narrow road or pathway.” Individuals with this name are often associated with qualities of being focused and determined, symbolizing a clear direction or path in life.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lane?

The name Lane has English origins, derived from the Old English word “lanu,” meaning “a narrow country road.” It was initially used as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a lane or path.

Lane Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lane in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2612021#2612022#2542023
Top 3 Rankings#2461995#2542023#2562020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lane

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023254
(+7 from 2022)
1371
(+34 from 2022)
0.07487
2022261
No change from 2021
1337
(+18 from 2021)
0.07138
2021261
(-5 from 2020)
1319
(-50 from 2020)
0.07040
2020256
(+2 from 2019)
1369
(-37 from 2019)
0.07401
2019258
(+33 from 2018)
1406
(+194 from 2018)
0.07316
2018291
(+8 from 2017)
1212
(+34 from 2017)
0.06235
2017299
(-5 from 2016)
1178
(-53 from 2016)
0.05952
2016294
(+3 from 2015)
1231
(+23 from 2015)
0.06077
2015297
(-1 from 2014)
1208
(+10 from 2014)
0.05909
2014296
(+8 from 2013)
1198
(+46 from 2013)
0.05846
2013304
(-15 from 2012)
1152
(-71 from 2012)
0.05701
2012289
(-19 from 2011)
1223
(-71 from 2011)
0.06027
2011270
(+33 from 2010)
1294
(+232 from 2010)
0.06370
2010303
(+3 from 2009)
1062
(+9 from 2009)
0.05169
2009306
(+11 from 2008)
1053
No change from 2008
0.04965
2008317
(-1 from 2007)
1053
(+37 from 2007)
0.04829
2007316
(+11 from 2006)
1016
(+30 from 2006)
0.04587
2006327
(-11 from 2005)
986
(-53 from 2005)
0.04497
2005316
(-17 from 2004)
1039
(-29 from 2004)
0.04884
2004299
(-25 from 2003)
1068
(-61 from 2003)
0.05054
2003274
(+25 from 2002)
1129
(+148 from 2002)
0.05373
2002299
(+11 from 2001)
981
(+87 from 2001)
0.04747
2001310
(-14 from 2000)
894
(-121 from 2000)
0.04322
2000296
(+1 from 1999)
1015
(+47 from 1999)
0.04860
1999297
(-1 from 1998)
968
(+14 from 1998)
0.04747
1998296
(-8 from 1997)
954
(-13 from 1997)
0.04705
1997288
(-27 from 1996)
967
(-103 from 1996)
0.04840
1996261
(-15 from 1995)
1070
(-98 from 1995)
0.05340
1995246
(+107 from 1994)
1168
(+479 from 1994)
0.05807
1994353
(+240 from 1993)
689
(+390 from 1993)
0.03380
1993593
(+5 from 1992)
299
(+3 from 1992)
0.01448
1992598
(+1 from 1991)
296
(+7 from 1991)
0.01410
1991599
(-42 from 1990)
289
(-39 from 1990)
0.01363
1990557
(+91 from 1989)
328
(+89 from 1989)
0.01524
1989648
(-57 from 1988)
239
(-9 from 1988)
0.01140
1988591
(+41 from 1987)
248
(+38 from 1987)
0.01239
1987632
(-30 from 1986)
210
(-9 from 1986)
0.01077
1986602
(+51 from 1985)
219
(+39 from 1985)
0.01140
1985653
(+12 from 1984)
180
(+11 from 1984)
0.00935
1984665
(+73 from 1983)
169
(+32 from 1983)
0.00901
1983738
(-75 from 1982)
137
(-36 from 1982)
0.00735
1982663
(-23 from 1981)
173
(-3 from 1981)
0.00917
1981640
(+74 from 1980)
176
(+28 from 1980)
0.00945
1980714
(-12 from 1979)
148
No change from 1979
0.00798
1979702
(+39 from 1978)
148
(+18 from 1978)
0.00826
1978741
(-2 from 1977)
130
(-4 from 1977)
0.00761
1977739
(-79 from 1976)
134
(-20 from 1976)
0.00784
1976660
(+21 from 1975)
154
(+8 from 1975)
0.00943
1975681
(-34 from 1974)
146
(-9 from 1974)
0.00900
1974647
(+42 from 1973)
155
(+21 from 1973)
0.00951
1973689
(-37 from 1972)
134
(-17 from 1972)
0.00830
1972652
(-60 from 1971)
151
(-43 from 1971)
0.00902
1971592
(-62 from 1970)
194
(-38 from 1970)
0.01067
1970530
(-36 from 1969)
232
(-12 from 1969)
0.01218
1969494
(+20 from 1968)
244
(+29 from 1968)
0.01334
1968514
(-5 from 1967)
215
(-3 from 1967)
0.01211
1967509
(+6 from 1966)
218
(+2 from 1966)
0.01225
1966515
(-8 from 1965)
216
(-9 from 1965)
0.01188
1965507
(-33 from 1964)
225
(-54 from 1964)
0.01188
1964474
(+75 from 1963)
279
(+69 from 1963)
0.01376
1963549
(-67 from 1962)
210
(-61 from 1962)
0.01017
1962482
(+5 from 1961)
271
(+10 from 1961)
0.01289
1961487
(-11 from 1960)
261
(-16 from 1960)
0.01210
1960476
(-45 from 1959)
277
(-65 from 1959)
0.01279
1959431
(+115 from 1958)
342
(+143 from 1958)
0.01579
1958546
(+26 from 1957)
199
(+17 from 1957)
0.00923
1957572
(-33 from 1956)
182
(-12 from 1956)
0.00831
1956539
(+7 from 1955)
194
(+10 from 1955)
0.00904
1955546
(-9 from 1954)
184
(+1 from 1954)
0.00880
1954537
(-9 from 1953)
183
(+2 from 1953)
0.00884
1953528
(-18 from 1952)
181
(-6 from 1952)
0.00904
1952510
(-8 from 1951)
187
(+6 from 1951)
0.00948
1951502
(+36 from 1950)
181
(+21 from 1950)
0.00947
1950538
(+17 from 1949)
160
(+14 from 1949)
0.00880
1949555
(+81 from 1948)
146
(+33 from 1948)
0.00810
1948636
(+1 from 1947)
113
(-4 from 1947)
0.00634
1947637
(-48 from 1946)
117
(-2 from 1946)
0.00630
1946589
(+82 from 1945)
119
(+39 from 1945)
0.00721
1945671
(+8 from 1944)
80
(-3 from 1944)
0.00583
1944679
(+108 from 1943)
83
(+14 from 1943)
0.00597
1943787
(-75 from 1942)
69
(-12 from 1942)
0.00474
1942712
(+27 from 1941)
81
(+11 from 1941)
0.00575
1941739
(+12 from 1940)
70
(+3 from 1940)
0.00558
1940751
(-56 from 1939)
67
(-6 from 1939)
0.00565
1939695
(-12 from 1938)
73
(-5 from 1938)
0.00644
1938683
(+120 from 1937)
78
(+19 from 1937)
0.00686
1937803
(+13 from 1936)
59
(+3 from 1936)
0.00539
1936816
(-77 from 1935)
56
(-13 from 1935)
0.00526
1935739
(+203 from 1934)
69
(+24 from 1934)
0.00645
1934942
(-37 from 1933)
45
(-2 from 1933)
0.00424
1933905
(-43 from 1932)
47
(-8 from 1932)
0.00461
1932862
(+391 from 1931)
55
(+25 from 1931)
0.00512
19311253
(-338 from 1930)
30
(-23 from 1930)
0.00280
1930915
(+45 from 1929)
53
(+4 from 1929)
0.00469
1929960
(+187 from 1928)
49
(+11 from 1928)
0.00442
19281147
(+204 from 1927)
38
(+8 from 1927)
0.00333
19271351
(-301 from 1926)
30
(-14 from 1926)
0.00258
19261050
(+196 from 1925)
44
(+11 from 1925)
0.00384
19251246
(-175 from 1924)
33
(-11 from 1924)
0.00287
19241071
(+57 from 1923)
44
(+4 from 1923)
0.00376
19231128
(-82 from 1922)
40
(-5 from 1922)
0.00353
19221046
(+55 from 1921)
45
(+4 from 1921)
0.00400
19211101
(+442 from 1920)
41
(+17 from 1920)
0.00360
19201543
(-135 from 1919)
24
(-2 from 1919)
0.00218
19191408
(-65 from 1918)
26
(-2 from 1918)
0.00256
19181343
(-52 from 1917)
28
No change from 1917
0.00267
19171291
(+124 from 1916)
28
(+4 from 1916)
0.00292
19161415
(-5 from 1915)
24
(+1 from 1915)
0.00260
19151410
(+31 from 1914)
23
(+5 from 1914)
0.00261
19141441
(+56 from 1913)
18
(+5 from 1913)
0.00263
19131497
(-380 from 1911)
13
(+3 from 1911)
0.00242
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19111117
(+197 from 1910)
10
(+3 from 1910)
0.00414
19101314
(+126 from 1909)
7
(+2 from 1909)
0.00336
19091440
(-419 from 1908)
5
(-3 from 1908)
0.00283
19081021
(+70 from 1905)
8
(+2 from 1905)
0.00481
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051091
(+39 from 1903)
6
(+1 from 1903)
0.00419
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031130
(-202 from 1899)
5
(-1 from 1899)
0.00387
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1899928
(+129 from 1897)
6
(+1 from 1897)
0.00521
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18971057
(+44 from 1896)
5
No change from 1896
0.00410
18961101
(-264 from 1882)
5
(-1 from 1882)
0.00387
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882837
(+29 from 1881)
6
(+1 from 1881)
0.00492
1881866
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00462
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Lane

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2632021#2462022#2802023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6412021#5932022#5552023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1102021#1382022#1352023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2002021#2232022#1822023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2842021#2672022#2632023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1262021#1942022#1902023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3822021#4042022#3942023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1372021#1222022#1232023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2072021#1782022#1722023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#682021#1012022#1002023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2452021#2642022#2072023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1762021#1262022#1642023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3052021#2562022#3032023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3202021#2192022#3352023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3072021#2712022#3012023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1782021#2132022#1672023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2902021#2722022#2542023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2462021#1742022#2072023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3212021#3282022#1782023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1432021#1282022#1462023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#692021#1152022#1072023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2102021#1692022#1902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4022021#1482022#2612023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2792021#4922022#1982023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2132021#1732022#1652023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3112021#3222022#2232023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7382021#5602022#6212023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2362021#2892022#2642023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3452021#3272022#3602023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#542021#1202022#1872023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#812021#762022#502023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1712021#2112022#1742023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2392021#2652022#1412023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1492021#1602022#1712023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2742021#2992022#2222023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1162021#2372022#992023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3452021#2162022#2002023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4752021#2722022#3012023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#572021#1182022#572023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3542021#4752022#3082023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7232021#7802022#5672023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2082020#2212022#1452023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6752015#8352022#8312023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1702017#2262020#2342021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2601957#2611972#2861976

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2072017#2262022#1912023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3451969#5412021#4662023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1871995#1822007#2252010

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1212022

Popularity Rankings for Lane in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4902021#6572022#6682023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lane a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Lane, inspired by nature, works well for boys and girls, evoking a sense of tranquility and direction.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lane

  • Layne
  • Laine
  • Lain
  • Layn
  • Laney
  • Lanny
  • Lainy
  • Lanzo
  • Laini
  • Lanny
  • Lan
  • L
  • Lani
  • Lano

Lane in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Lane Frost (Rodeo Cowboy, 1963–1989): An American professional rodeo cowboy who won the 1987 PRCA World Championship.
  • Lane Garrison (Actor, born 1980): An American actor known for his role in the TV series "Prison Break."
  • Lane Kirkland (Labor Leader, 1922–1999): An American labor union leader who served as president of the AFL-CIO from 1979 to 1995.
  • Lane Smith (Actor, 1936–2005): An American actor recognized for his roles in "The Mighty Ducks" and "My Cousin Vinny."
  • Lane Staley (Musician, 1967–2002): An American musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Alice in Chains.
  • Lane Kiffin (Football Coach, born 1975): An American football coach and head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels.
  • Lane Kim ("Gilmore Girls," 2000 TV Series): A music-loving teenager who is best friends with Rory Gilmore and struggles with her strict upbringing.
  • Lois Lane ("Superman," 1978 Film Series): A determined reporter who often finds herself involved with Superman and his heroic adventures.
  • "Penny Lane" (1967 Song): A famous song by The Beatles that describes a lively street in Liverpool.
  • Lane Pryce ("Mad Men," 2007 TV Series): A British financial officer who becomes a partner at the advertising agency Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
  • Lane Meyer ("Better Off Dead," 1985 Film): A high school student who tries to win back his ex-girlfriend and becomes involved in various comedic situations.
  • Lane Frost ("8 Seconds," 1994 Film): A rodeo star whose life and career are depicted in this biographical drama.
  • Lane Bradbury ("In the Heat of the Night," 1967 Film): A minor character in the story of a black police detective investigating a murder in a racially hostile southern town.
  • "Wisteria Lane" (2004 TV Series): A fictional street in the television series "Desperate Housewives," home to many dramatic and intriguing stories.
  • Brick Lane (London, England): A vibrant street in East London famous for its markets, street art, and diverse cultural scene.
  • Lane Cove National Park (New South Wales, Australia): A national park that offers picnic areas, bushwalking tracks, and boating on the Lane Cove River.
  • Penny Lane (Liverpool, England): A street in Liverpool made famous by The Beatles' song, representing a nostalgic look at the band's early days.
  • Lane Stadium (Blacksburg, Virginia, USA): A football stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech, home to the Virginia Tech Hokies.
  • Lane County (Oregon, USA): A county in western Oregon featuring diverse landscapes, including the Willamette Valley and Cascade Mountains.
  • Lane Park (Birmingham, Alabama, USA): A park featuring the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the nearby zoo.
  • Lane Poole Reserve (Western Australia, Australia): A large nature reserve offering camping, swimming, and canoeing opportunities along the Murray River.

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