#2692024 rank
1947peak year
378,486babies named Jane since 1880
▼ 1%5-year trend
Jane popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Jane mean?
The English feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'. A medieval English staple, long beloved for its plainness.
OriginEnglish, Hebrew
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Jane
Same era, same vibe — if you like Jane, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Janes
- Jane Austen, author
Spellings & variants
JayneJeanne
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