Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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
Pronunciation
/zeɪn/
Origin
Hebrew
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.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Zaneh (Hebrew), Zane (Modern English)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Zain, Zayn, Zaneh
Modern Popularity & Image
Zane is currently perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Zane Grey (American author), Zane (American rapper and songwriter)
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,039 peak births in 2018
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
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
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 by Generation - 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 by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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 in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Montana 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, usage 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: 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. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.