Name Legacy

Jane

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Jane was most popular in 1947, when 9,961 American babies were given the name — ranking #66 that year. In 2025 it ranked #487, with 1,380 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 381,009 people named Jane.

Most popular in1947
Rank that year#66
Births that year9,961
Total since 1880381,009

Jane over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Jane’s peak in 1947. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · feminine of John, "God is gracious"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org