Jane
Jane is of Hebrew origin, derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious.' This timeless English name has been beloved for centuries, representing simplicity and elegance.
Current Popularity
#269 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Universally easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well across multiple languages and cultures
- •Strong literary and historical significance
- •Perfect as both a first name and middle name
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Famous People
Jane Austen
Novelist
Jane Goodall
Primatologist and Anthropologist
Jane Fonda
Actress and Activist
Jane Eyre
Literary Character
Statistics
378,486
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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