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Summary

Lane is an Old English name meaning 'path' or 'roadway'. It evolved from 'lanu' in Old English to the modern form 'Lane'. The name is often associated with simplicity and nature, and it has no biblical relevance. Initially a surname, it gained popularity as a first name in the 19th century.

The name Lane is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lane has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1290th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 808th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 538th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 612th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 495th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 307th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 276th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6237th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3136th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1898th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1917th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2346th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2095th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.