Layne is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #583 in 2011 with 431 recorded births. This places Layne in the top 4% 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 92.4%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 4,406 boys born was named Layne. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.