How old is someone named Layne?
The average Layne is 23 years old.
Half of all living Laynes are between 8 and 30.
When was Layne popular?
Layne has been rising for years and peaked in 2021, so most Laynes are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 |
| 1920s | 35 | 0 |
| 1930s | 100 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 328 | 160 |
| 1950s | 1,149 | 800 |
| 1960s | 1,203 | 980 |
| 1970s | 730 | 660 |
| 1980s | 1,033 | 980 |
| 1990s | 2,435 | 2,400 |
| 2000s | 4,147 | 4,100 |
| 2010s | 4,893 | 4,900 |
| 2020s | 3,974 | 3,900 |
How many Laynes are still alive?
About 19,000 Laynes are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Layne since 1918.
Nearly every Layne ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Layne?
About two in five living Laynes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 8%
- Gen X 6%
- Millennial 12%
- Gen Z 35%
- Gen Alpha 39%
Is Layne an old name?
Not really. Layne is younger than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Layne will be 31 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Layne a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 71% of living Laynes are men, and 29% are women.
The women average 23 and the men 23.
Names the same age as Layne
NAME TWIN
Layne's name twin is Kenna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kenna's age curve is the closest match to Layne's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Lane (23)
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Questions about the name Layne
How old is the average Layne?
The average Layne in the US is 23 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Layne?
About 19,000 Laynes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1918.
When was the name Layne most popular?
In 2021, when about 770 baby boys were named Layne.
Is Layne a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 39% of living Laynes, but the name spans several generations.
Is Layne a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 71% of living Laynes are men, and 29% are women. The women average 23 and the men 23.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this