Layne is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #661 in 2005 with 325 recorded births. This places Layne in the top 5% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 45.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 6,145 boys born was named Layne. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.