Layne is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #708 in 1996 with 224 recorded births. This places Layne in the top 7% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 432 births ranking #591. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 8,456 boys born was named Layne. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.