Liane Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Liane originates from French, meaning 'vine' or 'climbing plant'. It has evolved from the French term 'liane' and has variants like Lianna and Liana. The name is associated with grace and beauty, reflecting its botanical roots. Liane has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, it is viewed as an elegant and sophisticated name, with notable bearers in literature and psychology.
The name Liane is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. 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, Liane has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Liane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6523rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2298th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1255th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1391st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2392nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8621st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11271st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Liane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Liane"
Pronunciation
/liˈɑːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Liane is derived from the French word 'liane', which refers to a climbing plant or vine. It is often associated with grace and beauty due to its botanical meaning.
Meaning
Vine, climbing plant.
Language Evolution
Liane (French), Liana (Latin), Lianna (Anglicized form)
Historical Usage
Liane gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries, and has since spread to other cultures and languages.
Variants & Derivatives
Lianna, Liana, Leanne
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Liane is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with nature and femininity.
Famous People
Liane Moriarty, an Australian author known for her bestselling novels., Liane S. Levenson, an American psychologist.
📊 Liane Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 124 peak births in 1959
Geographic Spread
Popular across 17 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Liane"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Liane"
"Liane" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6523rd of 9107 | 22 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2298th of 9204 | 254 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1255th of 12526 | 1,295 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1391st of 19264 | 1,230 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2392nd of 27321 | 774 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8621st of 35406 | 198 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11271st of 30306 | 97 |
Regional Popularity of "Liane" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Liane" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.70% 1129th/2227 |
41.85% 1017th/2430 |
95.37% 2721st/2853 |
28.50% 791st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
50.94% 1496th/2937 |
31.04% 1081st/3483 |
83.12% 2924th/3518 |
25.07% 1014th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
38.19% 1709th/4475 |
72.33% 3757th/5194 |
30.22% 1909th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Liane"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Liane" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.