A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Liane since 1907
Babies named Liane per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Liane's real moment was 1969.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 216 |
| 1950s | 745 |
| 1960s | 873 |
| 1970s | 746 |
| 1980s | 569 |
| 1990s | 322 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Liane is a French-derived name that entered the U.S. naming pool in 1907. Its usage peaked in 1969, when it was most commonly chosen for baby girls, and has seen a recent revival, rising in popularity since 2018. As of 2025, the name is quite rare, with an estimated 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving it. Its top states of usage historically include California and New York, though it remains a low-frequency choice nationwide. The name's connection to nature and its French flair give it a delicate, sophisticated appeal, making it a distinctive option for parents drawn to European-inspired names.
The name Liane has multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the French word 'liane', meaning a climbing or twining vine, giving it a nature-inspired connotation. Alternatively, it could be a short form of names such as Juliane (the feminine form of Julian) or Liliane (a French diminutive of Lily). Its use as a given name in English-speaking countries emerged in the early 20th century, with modest popularity in the mid-1900s.
“Liane” around the world
Where Liane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Li, Lia, Lili, Anne
Sibling names for Liane
Names that share Liane's style, for a brother or sister.
