Alane is of Scottish origin and means "fair". It is a variant spelling of Alan, which was historically used as both a masculine and feminine name. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become less common. Alane is typically considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly associated with females today. There are no notable figures named Alane that stand out significantly in history or popular culture.
The name Alane experienced a peak in popularity during the mid-20th century, with over 90 births each year from 1961 to 1964. However, since the late 1970s, its usage has declined significantly, with fewer than 20 births per year on average from 1985 onwards, and consistently five births per year from 2003 until recently in 2022. Over the entire period, there were a total of 1664 births named Alane.