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How Many People Are Named Layne?
Estimated people named Layne living in the U.S. today
18,345
Gender distribution
71% male · 29% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 19,457
- Peak year: 2021 (765 births)
- Estimated living today: 18,345
Layne by age group — who carries the name today?
Layne popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Layne
Layne has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 19,457 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 18,345 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 18,632 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Laynes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Layne in the US?
An estimated 18,345 people named Layne are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Layne rare — about 1 in 18,632 Americans.
Is Layne a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Layne is 71% male and 29% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Layne most popular?
Layne peaked in 2021, when 765 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Layne?
Layne ranks #1,673 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).