Girl
Jane
God is gracious
About Jane
Sometimes simplicity speaks loudest, and Jane embodies this principle with quiet confidence. This single-syllable name carries centuries of literary and historical weight without feeling heavy or outdated. Jane represents timeless elegance stripped to its essential form—no frills, no excess, just pure, uncomplicated beauty. The name's brevity makes it powerful rather than plain, offering a clean slate for a girl to define on her own terms. Jane pairs flawlessly with virtually any middle name or surname, providing flexibility that more elaborate names cannot match. Its classic nature means it will never feel dated or tied to a particular era or trend. Jane suggests intelligence, capability, and straightforward honesty—qualities that serve well throughout life. The name's familiarity provides comfort while its simplicity prevents it from blending into the crowd. Famous bearers span literature, history, and popular culture, offering diverse role models. Jane proves that a name doesn't need complexity to possess character or distinction.
Popularity of the Name Jane
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #98 | ||||
| 1881 | #99 | ||||
| 1882 | #101 | ||||
| 1883 | #102 | ||||
| 1884 | #98 | ||||
| 1885 | #91 | ||||
| 1886 | #105 | ||||
| 1887 | #107 | ||||
| 1888 | #92 | ||||
| 1889 | #103 | ||||
| 1890 | #108 | ||||
| 1891 | #102 | ||||
| 1892 | #113 | ||||
| 1893 | #123 | ||||
| 1894 | #120 | ||||
| 1895 | #119 | ||||
| 1896 | #115 | ||||
| 1897 | #125 | ||||
| 1898 | #130 | ||||
| 1899 | #128 | ||||
| 1900 | #128 | #50 | |||
| 1901 | #150 | #50 | |||
| 1902 | #142 | #55 | |||
| 1903 | #143 | #51 | |||
| 1904 | #142 | #61 | |||
| 1905 | #151 | #70 | |||
| 1906 | #140 | #51 | |||
| 1907 | #124 | #75 | |||
| 1908 | #130 | #57 | |||
| 1909 | #116 | #82 | |||
| 1910 | #116 | #84 | |||
| 1911 | #98 | #97 | |||
| 1912 | #89 | #91 | |||
| 1913 | #81 | #95 | |||
| 1914 | #71 | #92 | |||
| 1915 | #69 | #89 | |||
| 1916 | #62 | #92 | |||
| 1917 | #55 | #118 | |||
| 1918 | #53 | #149 | |||
| 1919 | #53 | #108 | |||
| 1920 | #48 | #125 | |||
| 1921 | #47 | #124 | |||
| 1922 | #55 | #124 | |||
| 1923 | #55 | #150 | |||
| 1924 | #53 | #149 | |||
| 1925 | #53 | #139 | |||
| 1926 | #56 | #118 | |||
| 1927 | #60 | #183 | |||
| 1928 | #62 | #183 | |||
| 1929 | #62 | #159 | |||
| 1930 | #55 | #128 | |||
| 1931 | #50 | #176 | |||
| 1932 | #49 | #138 | |||
| 1933 | #47 | #132 | |||
| 1934 | #48 | #105 | |||
| 1935 | #43 | #137 | |||
| 1936 | #42 | #126 | |||
| 1937 | #42 | #131 | |||
| 1938 | #44 | #122 | |||
| 1939 | #46 | #122 | |||
| 1940 | #47 | #112 | |||
| 1941 | #46 | #108 | |||
| 1942 | #46 | #105 | |||
| 1943 | #44 | #145 | |||
| 1944 | #41 | #110 | |||
| 1945 | #36 | #122 | |||
| 1946 | #35 | #87 | |||
| 1947 | #36 | #96 | |||
| 1948 | #39 | #89 | |||
| 1949 | #41 | #87 | |||
| 1950 | #39 | #62 | |||
| 1951 | #43 | #77 | |||
| 1952 | #42 | #51 | |||
| 1953 | #43 | #50 | |||
| 1954 | #49 | #48 | |||
| 1955 | #50 | #48 | |||
| 1956 | #50 | #40 | |||
| 1957 | #56 | #27 | |||
| 1958 | #61 | #33 | |||
| 1959 | #67 | #34 | |||
| 1960 | #67 | #33 | |||
| 1961 | #72 | #39 | |||
| 1962 | #73 | #37 | |||
| 1963 | #75 | #38 | |||
| 1964 | #93 | #32 | #59 | ||
| 1965 | #95 | #30 | #67 | ||
| 1966 | #111 | #31 | #71 | ||
| 1967 | #127 | #30 | #81 | ||
| 1968 | #146 | #29 | #76 | ||
| 1969 | #170 | #36 | #82 | ||
| 1970 | #202 | #41 | #81 | ||
| 1971 | #232 | #42 | #78 | ||
| 1972 | #238 | #44 | #72 | ||
| 1973 | #261 | #41 | #74 | ||
| 1974 | #288 | #36 | #71 | ||
| 1975 | #300 | #45 | #73 | ||
| 1976 | #320 | #56 | #71 | ||
| 1977 | #318 | #44 | #74 | ||
| 1978 | #328 | #49 | #69 | ||
| 1979 | #325 | #54 | #70 | ||
| 1980 | #312 | #52 | #83 | ||
| 1981 | #314 | #54 | #69 | ||
| 1982 | #290 | #94 | #77 | ||
| 1983 | #298 | #75 | #76 | ||
| 1984 | #323 | #73 | #74 | ||
| 1985 | #335 | #73 | #79 | ||
| 1986 | #356 | #81 | #97 | ||
| 1987 | #357 | #110 | #80 | ||
| 1988 | #340 | #96 | #86 | ||
| 1989 | #325 | #117 | #82 | ||
| 1990 | #346 | #139 | #91 | ||
| 1991 | #363 | #156 | #78 | #412 | |
| 1992 | #395 | #171 | #79 | #454 | |
| 1993 | #368 | #119 | #76 | #371 | |
| 1994 | #369 | #185 | #65 | #434 | |
| 1995 | #419 | #177 | #65 | #371 | |
| 1996 | #407 | #180 | #83 | #326 | |
| 1997 | #404 | #303 | #326 | #62 | #365 |
| 1998 | #415 | #318 | #198 | #64 | #347 |
| 1999 | #438 | #299 | #249 | #69 | #283 |
| 2000 | #437 | #384 | #334 | #79 | #336 |
| 2001 | #423 | #369 | #252 | #78 | #317 |
| 2002 | #417 | #439 | #226 | #79 | #394 |
| 2003 | #427 | #525 | #376 | #70 | #511 |
| 2004 | #459 | #565 | #320 | #79 | #366 |
| 2005 | #472 | #509 | #65 | #339 | |
| 2006 | #477 | #599 | #95 | #342 | |
| 2007 | #424 | #607 | #434 | #98 | #338 |
| 2008 | #389 | #744 | #325 | #120 | #319 |
| 2009 | #386 | #743 | #106 | #351 | |
| 2010 | #385 | #773 | #110 | #344 | |
| 2011 | #368 | #126 | #380 | ||
| 2012 | #343 | #820 | #133 | #385 | |
| 2013 | #357 | #840 | #119 | #311 | |
| 2014 | #322 | #876 | #159 | #317 | |
| 2015 | #290 | #878 | #218 | #166 | #320 |
| 2016 | #279 | #363 | #151 | #304 | |
| 2017 | #282 | #329 | #126 | #364 | |
| 2018 | #290 | #169 | #284 | ||
| 2019 | #277 | #978 | #144 | #263 | |
| 2020 | #264 | #303 | #171 | #364 | |
| 2021 | #266 | #238 | #299 | ||
| 2022 | #290 | #760 | #247 | #198 | #350 |
| 2023 | #281 | #232 | #286 | ||
| 2024 | #269 | #185 | #308 | ||
| 2025 | #221 | #936 | #372 | #223 | #273 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jane
Names Similar to Jane
Nicknames for Jane
- Janie
- Janey
- Jay
- Jan
Famous People Named Jane
| Jane Austen | English novelist |
| Jane Fonda | actress and activist |
| Jane Seymour | actress |
| Jane Addams | social reformer and Nobel laureate |
| Jane Birkin | actress and singer |
| Jane Krakowski | actress and singer |
| Jane Curtin | actress and comedian |
| Jane Lynch | actress |
| Jane Campion | filmmaker |
| Jane Alexander | actress and former chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts |
| Jane Russell | actress |
| Jane Kaczmarek | actress |
| Jane Harman | politician and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives |
| Jane Goodall | primatologist and conservationist |
| Jane Pauley | journalist and TV host |
| Jane Jacobs | urban activist and author |
| Jane March | actress and model |
Characters Named Jane
| Jane Bennet | Pride and Prejudice |
| Jane Eyre | Jane Eyre |
| Jane Smith | Mr. & Mrs. Smith |
| Jane Foster | Marvel Comics character and love interest of Thor |
| Jane Banks | Mary Poppins |
| Jane Villanueva | Jane the Virgin TV series |
| Jane Shepard | Mass Effect video game series |
| Jane Marple | Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series |
| Jane Lane | Daria TV series |
| Jane Chatwin | The Magicians book series |
| Jane Rizzoli | Rizzoli & Isles TV series |
| Jane Margolis | Breaking Bad TV series |
| Jane Gallagher | The Catcher in the Rye |
| Jane Jetson | The Jetsons |
| Jane the Killer | Creepypasta character |
| Jane Kerkovich-Williams | Happy Endings TV series |
| Jane Porter | The Legend of Tarzan |
| Jane Sterling | Mad Men TV series |
| Jane Hayes | Austenland |