Path or roadway
Derived from an English surname, it originally described someone who lived near a narrow path or roadway. It transitioned from a topographical surname to a popular given name, reflecting a trend toward simple, nature-adjacent monikers.
About 1,383 boys were named Lane in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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