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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Topographic surname for someone who lived by a lane or path
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LAYN
Layne (pronounced LAYN) began as an English surname — a topographic name for someone who lived by a lane or path. Today it's a modern boy's name with a minimalist, nature-leaning feel, and its meaning still carries that plain, literal sense of a path or byway. It's a short, unfussy name with roots in geography rather than legend.
Meaning & Origin of Layne
Meaning: Topographic surname for someone who lived by a lane or path.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Layne
LAYNIPA /ˈleɪn/
Popularity of Layne
SSA records for Layne stretch back to 1918, with the name peaking at #563 in 1959 when 192 boys were given it. By 2024 it had settled at #695 with 387 boys named Layne — a lower rank than its 1959 peak, but more than double the count.
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FAQ
What does the name Layne mean?
Topographic surname for someone who lived by a lane or path. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Layne?
Layne is pronounced LAYN (IPA: /ˈleɪn/).
Is Layne a popular name right now?
Layne peaked at #563 in 1959 and is ranked #695 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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