Jayne
Jayne is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jayne is an English feminine given name that originated as a spelling variant of Jane, derived from the Old French Jehanne and ultimate Hebrew roots. Historically popular in the mid-20th century, it offers a traditional yet distinct alternative to Jane. In the United States, it remains a recognized classical choice with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
29,107 babies in the United States have been named Jayne since 1880. It ranks #848 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1722.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.7 %)
- PA (8.8 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 875 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,711 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,309 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,957 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,801 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,872 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,350 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,312 |
| 1990-2000 | 998 |
| 2000-2010 | 736 |
| 2010-2019 | 771 |
| 2020-2029 | 379 |
Famous people named Jayne
- Jayne Mansfield: Actress, Model
- Jayne Meadows: Actress
- Jayne Atkinson: Actress
Nicknames
Jay, Janie, Jaynie
Fun facts
- Jayne developed in England during the late Middle Ages as an alternative phonetic spelling of Jane.
- The name gained significant mid-20th century visibility through iconic American actress Jayne Mansfield.