NAME PROFILE
Jane
Jane is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is gracious.' It conveys a sense of elegance, strength, and independence. The name evokes a feeling of warmth and kindness, often associated with thoughtful and intelligent individuals.
Key Stats
| Total births | 381,009 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 20%OH — 20%WA — 20%NJ — 20%
Notable People
Jane Austen (Author, *Pride and Prejudice*) · Jane Goodall (Primatologist, conservationist) · Jane Fonda (Actress, activist) · Jane Eyre (Literary character from Charlotte Brontë's novel) · Jane Krakowski (Actress, known for *30 Rock*)
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