Lane

Lane made a brief appearance on the U.S. popularity charts at the end of the 19th century but pretty much disappeared until the 1930s. Over the past several decades and now as we enter the 21st century, we can see that the name Lane has reached a position of moderate usage in the United States. It’s a sweet and simple choice – another example of a snappy, one-syllable name. This name is neither particularly masculine nor feminine so it seems to work on either gender. However, it is far more popular for boys and therefore considered more of a male name. As a parent, there is something you should consider when selecting this name: it’s ripe for schoolyard bullying, such as “Lame Lane” or “Insane Lane”. This is a name that eventually grows on you, but there’s something about it that lacks pizzazz and substantial interest, although it does have a certain “preppy” quality. Lane. It’s almost too simplistic – but perhaps therein lies its appeal.