Zane
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
56,155 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2018 Peak Popularity Year
2,039 Peak Births

Zane Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Zane is a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved from the Hebrew name Zaneh and has been used in English since the late 19th century. The name conveys traits of grace and creativity, with no direct biblical relevance. It is recognized today as a modern and stylish choice.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zane"

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Pronunciation

/zeɪn/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Zane is derived from the Hebrew name 'Zaneh', which means 'God is gracious'. It is often viewed as a variant of the name John.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Zaneh (Hebrew), Zane (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Zane gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming more widely recognized in the mid-20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Zain, Zayn, Zaneh

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Modern Popularity & Image

Zane is currently perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.

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Famous People

Zane Grey (American author), Zane (American rapper and songwriter)

📊 Zane 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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✨ Zane Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,039 peak births in 2018

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Montana

Historical Span

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

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

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

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Zane". 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.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zane"

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 "Zane"

"Zane" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1074th of 7545 671
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 788th of 6773 1,181
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 700th of 7552 2,097
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 705th of 10718 2,167
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 428th of 16616 7,511
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 240th of 24088 22,866
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 239th of 23106 19,098
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 5044th of 9107 51
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4426th of 9204 74
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6826th of 12526 54
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 14973rd of 19264 14
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 10509th of 27321 87
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 9339th of 35406 175
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 10519th of 30306 109

Regional Popularity of "Zane" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
56.21%
796th/1416
52.86%
729th/1379
44.80%
1060th/2366
85.99%
982nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
53.49%
827th/1546
39.46%
614th/1556
42.29%
995th/2353
64.71%
1001st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
31.88%
710th/2227
28.23%
686th/2430
30.53%
871st/2853
21.84%
606th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
28.36%
833rd/2937
27.48%
957th/3483
22.26%
783rd/3518
14.29%
578th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
10.12%
373rd/3685
12.65%
566th/4475
8.55%
444th/5194
5.81%
367th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.30%
197th/4582
6.86%
354th/5164
3.27%
239th/7313
3.26%
243rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
5.47%
218th/3984
6.69%
300th/4487
3.24%
221st/6822
3.92%
246th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Zane" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 92.14%
6738th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Zane"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Zane" 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 "Zane" in the United States

The name Zane is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Zane has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1074th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 788th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 700th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 705th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 428th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 240th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 239th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5044th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4426th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6826th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10509th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9339th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10519th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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