Jane
Jane is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jane is traditionally a feminine name of English and Hebrew origin, though US historical records show limited masculine usage. For boys, it historically appeared as a family surname, an alternate spelling of Jean or John, or a transferred middle name. Modern US birth records show virtually no current usage for male infants.
Popularity in the United States
1,133 babies in the United States have been named Jane since 1880. It ranks #3559 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (64.3 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- MS (11.9 %)
- OH (11.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 74 |
| 1920-1930 | 181 |
| 1930-1940 | 211 |
| 1940-1950 | 227 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Jane shares its underlying Hebrew origin with John, Jean, and Joan, all deriving from Yohanan.
- More than 1,100 male births have been recorded under the name Jane in official US birth records since 1880.