Jane
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
379,619 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1947 Peak Popularity Year
9,960 Peak Births

Jane Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jane originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Its evolution includes forms in Greek and Latin before becoming popular in English. The name is characterized by its simplicity and elegance. It does not have a specific biblical reference. Jane gained prominence in medieval England and has maintained its popularity through various cultural contexts.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jane"

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Pronunciation

/dʒeɪn/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Jane is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a feminine form of the name John.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Iohannes (Latin), Johanna (Old German), Jane (English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in medieval England, particularly after the 12th century, due to the influence of the name John.

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Variants & Derivatives

Joan, Janet, Jana, Jeanne

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jane is viewed as a classic and timeless name, often associated with simplicity and elegance.

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Famous People

Jane Austen, Jane Goodall, Jane Fonda, Jane Addams

📊 Jane Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Jane Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 9,960 peak births in 1947

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Vermont

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Jane" - Complete Guide (19 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Jane". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 19 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

Why explore same pronunciation names? Many parents search for homophone names to find alternative spellings that might be more unique or culturally significant. This ultimate list covers both American and British pronunciation patterns, ensuring you find the perfect variation of "Jane" that fits your preferences.

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jane"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jane"

"Jane" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2164th of 7545 224
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1514th of 6773 386
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1873rd of 7552 337
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4253rd of 10718 95
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 6660th of 16616 86
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 24088th of 24088 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 63rd of 9107 71,028
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 48th of 9204 90,702
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 53rd of 12526 148,730
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 193rd of 19264 24,199
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 358th of 27321 11,451
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 420th of 35406 11,655
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 298th of 30306 13,373

Regional Popularity of "Jane" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 86.58%
1194th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
73.67%
1139th/1546
61.18%
952nd/1556
95.07%
2237th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 63.94%
4039th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Jane" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
4.10%
58th/1416
2.90%
40th/1379
4.69%
111th/2366
4.73%
54th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
3.23%
50th/1546
2.57%
40th/1556
3.23%
76th/2353
3.88%
60th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
1.71%
38th/2227
1.44%
35th/2430
2.91%
83rd/2853
3.17%
88th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
5.01%
147th/2937
4.19%
146th/3483
7.45%
262nd/3518
7.20%
291st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
8.58%
316th/3685
6.08%
272nd/4475
8.36%
434th/5194
6.03%
381st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
9.10%
417th/4582
5.96%
308th/5164
7.66%
560th/7313
5.31%
396th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
7.23%
288th/3984
6.60%
296th/4487
4.98%
340th/6822
3.59%
225th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jane"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jane" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jane" in the United States

The name Jane is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jane has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2164th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1514th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1873rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4253rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6660th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 63rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 48th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 53rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 193rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 358th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 420th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 298th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Jane name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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