Jane: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God is gracious, simple and enduring always.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #265
- Peak
- #35 in 1946
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jane Means
Jane is a girl name of English origin. God is gracious, simple and enduring always.
How Popular Jane Is
Jane currently ranks #265 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #35 in 1946. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Jane
- Jane reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #35 in 1946.
- Jane has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Jane is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Jane
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jane
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jane.
Questions About Jane
What does Jane mean?
Jane is a girl name of English origin. God is gracious, simple and enduring always.
How popular is Jane?
Jane currently ranks #265 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #35 in 1946. It has held steady.
Where does Jane come from?
Jane comes from English roots. Jane reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #35 in 1946.
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