Path, roadway, or dweller by the lane
Derived from the Middle English word 'lane', originally referring to a narrow path between hedges or walls. It functioned as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a prominent path or roadway before transitioning into a given name.
About 414 boys were named Layne in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer of the rock band Alice in Chains
Seven-time world champion professional surfer
Professional poker player and six-time WSOP bracelet winner
The same feel as Layne — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
