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At a Glance: Name: Jane – Meaning: God is gracious – Origin: Hebrew (via Old French Jehanne, Latin Johanna) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JAYN
Jane is a girl's name pronounced JAYN, with Hebrew roots that came into English by way of the Old French Jehanne and the Latin Johanna. Its meaning, "God is gracious," carries a long, direct lineage across three languages. It fits neatly into timeless, classic and vintage territory, exactly the kind of name that doesn't chase trends.
Meaning & Origin of Jane
Meaning: God is gracious.
Origin: Hebrew (via Old French Jehanne, Latin Johanna).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jane
Phonetic: JAYN IPA: /ˈdʒeɪn/
Popularity of Jane
Jane hit its high point in 1946, ranking #35 with 8,971 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #269 with 1,180 babies, still present but far from its mid-century peak, based on Social Security data spanning 1880-2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jane mean?
God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jane)
How do you pronounce Jane?
Jane is pronounced JAYN (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪn/).
Is Jane a popular name right now?
Jane peaked at #35 in 1946 and is ranked #269 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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