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Jane

female

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

English feminine form of John traditions from Hebrew Yohanan, historically common and interpreted as expressing divine graciousness.

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Popularity History of Jane

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#269Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#269

Jane was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+12

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Jane Nicknames

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Janie
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jane

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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