Layne is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #693 in 1997 with 230 recorded births. This places Layne in the top 6% 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 1997, approximately 1 in every 8,196 boys born was named Layne. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.