How Many People Are Named Jane?
379,619
people in the United States are named Jane
1 in 882 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#188
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1133%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
9,960 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
JAYN
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Medieval English form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see JOHN). This became the most common feminine form of John in the 17th century, surpassing Joan.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 75.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
39,847
Pennsylvania
33,050
Ohio
22,634
Illinois
20,296
California
18,893
Massachusetts
17,125
Michigan
15,882
Wisconsin
14,306
New Jersey
13,427
Texas
11,877
💡 Fun Facts About "Jane"
- 1,180 babies were named Jane in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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