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Liane

Girl name · 76 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Liane: 76 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 1981.

Liane is a French name stemming from *liane*, meaning "vine" or "climbing plant," and it also serves as a variant of Liana, a short form of Juliana or Eliana. The most famous bearer today is Australian author Liane Moriarty, whose bestselling novels like *Big Little Lies* have captivated readers worldwide. In earlier decades, Austrian silent film star Liane Haid brought the name glamour on screen. While no major place carries the name directly, its botanical root connects it to the lush, winding vines of woodlands and gardens. The spelling Liane, with its elegant French form, remains less common than the simpler Liana, giving it a quietly distinctive, nature-inspired charm that appeals to parents seeking something both familiar and unusual.

Girl 13 of 52 years

Peak year
198110 babies
Latest (1988)
#5773 babies
Total births
76since 1975
5-year trend
▼ 50%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1981 · 10
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).