Zane
Zane is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Zane is a name of Hebrew origin, widely considered a variant of John via the West English surname Zane or Zane-like forms of Jan. It means 'God is gracious'. It has seen a steady rise in modern popularity in the United States, appealing to parents looking for a modern yet traditional short name.
Popularity in the United States
56,664 babies in the United States have been named Zane since 1880. It ranks #466 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #270.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.9 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 75 |
| 1920-1930 | 734 |
| 1930-1940 | 702 |
| 1940-1950 | 627 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,124 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,230 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,430 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,911 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,149 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,845 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,253 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,584 |
Famous people named Zane
- Zane Grey: Author, Novelist
- Zane Lowe: Radio DJ, Presenter
Fun facts
- American author Zane Grey helped popularize the name in the early 20th century through his famous Western novels.
- Etymologically, Zane traces back to the same Hebrew roots as John and Evan.