Jane

Rank 290th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Jane was 290th most popular baby name for girls and 614th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,081 babies were named Jane in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,106 babies in the United States were named Jane. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Jane is around 61 to 69 years old.

The name "Jane" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Jane include Janie and Jan.

Jane Meaning & Origin

The name Jane is of English origin and means "God is gracious," evoking a sense of grace, benevolence, and divine favor.

The name Jane is described as classic, artistic and kind-hearted.

Pronunciation

Jane is pronounced jehn in English. The name Jane has 4 letters and 1 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jane

The name Jane has been used in many popular literature works, including Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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