Jeane
Jeane is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeane is a feminine name of French origin, derived as a spelling variant of Jeanne, which stems from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become rare. Its classic structure offers a familiar yet distinct variation on the traditional Jean or Jane.
Popularity in the United States
4,488 babies in the United States have been named Jeane since 1880. It ranks #2617 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.7 %)
- PA (13.6 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- OH (9 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 142 |
| 1910-1920 | 482 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,313 |
| 1930-1940 | 715 |
| 1940-1950 | 562 |
| 1950-1960 | 495 |
| 1960-1970 | 289 |
| 1970-1980 | 174 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 86 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jeane
- Jeane Kirkpatrick: Diplomat, Political Scientist
- Jeane Dixon: Astrologer, Author
Nicknames
Jean, Jeanie, Jeanny
Fun facts
- Jeane functions as a streamlined spelling of the traditional French name Jeanne.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.