Jane
Variant of Jeanne, from French Jeanne, from Middle French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine…
Every Jane since 1880 — 381,009 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jane
Jane is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #221 in 2025 with 1,380 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 381,009 American babies have been named Jane. Its peak came in 1947, when 9,961 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jane stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,380 | #221 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,186 | #269 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,116 | #281 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,089 | #290 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,172 | #266 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,169 | #264 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,189 | #277 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,133 | #290 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,157 | #282 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,135 | #279 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,112 | #290 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,026 | #322 | — | — |
| 2013 | 898 | #357 | — | — |
| 2012 | 927 | #343 | — | — |
| 2011 | 868 | #368 | — | — |
| 2010 | 833 | #385 | — | — |
| 2009 | 831 | #386 | — | — |
| 2008 | 826 | #389 | — | — |
| 2007 | 775 | #424 | — | — |
| 2006 | 665 | #477 | — | — |
| 2005 | 651 | #472 | — | — |
| 2004 | 657 | #459 | — | — |
| 2003 | 704 | #427 | 5 | #11,652 |
| 2002 | 696 | #417 | — | — |
| 2001 | 671 | #423 | — | — |
| 2000 | 647 | #437 | — | — |
| 1995 | 618 | #419 | — | — |
| 1990 | 773 | #346 | 8 | #6,078 |
| 1985 | 709 | #335 | 9 | #4,476 |
| 1980 | 775 | #312 | — | — |
| 1975 | 782 | #300 | 5 | #5,838 |
| 1970 | 1,601 | #202 | — | — |
| 1965 | 3,927 | #95 | 16 | #2,032 |
| 1960 | 6,586 | #67 | 19 | #1,880 |
| 1955 | 8,343 | #50 | 17 | #1,931 |
| 1950 | 8,964 | #39 | 20 | #1,678 |
| 1945 | 7,639 | #36 | 17 | #1,658 |
| 1940 | 5,091 | #47 | 29 | #1,265 |
| 1935 | 4,646 | #43 | 18 | #1,684 |
| 1930 | 4,575 | #55 | 21 | #1,625 |
| 1925 | 4,881 | #53 | 24 | #1,557 |
| 1920 | 5,054 | #48 | 9 | #3,075 |
| 1915 | 3,264 | #69 | 15 | #1,924 |
| 1910 | 709 | #116 | 6 | #1,504 |
| 1905 | 393 | #151 | — | — |
| 1900 | 495 | #128 | — | — |
| 1895 | 394 | #119 | — | — |
| 1890 | 372 | #108 | — | — |
| 1885 | 330 | #91 | — | — |
| 1880 | 215 | #98 | — | — |
Famous people named Jane
- Jane Austen Writer · 1775–1817
- Jane Seymour Companion · 1508–1537
- Jane Fonda Actor · b. 1937
- Jane Birkin Actor · b. 1946
- Jane Goodall Anthropologist · b. 1934
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jane mean?
Variant of Jeanne, from French Jeanne, from Middle French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh,…
How popular is the name Jane in 2025?
Jane ranked #221 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,380 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jane?
381,009 babies have been named Jane in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jane most popular?
Jane peaked in 1947, when 9,961 newborns received the name.
Is Jane a boy or girl name?
Jane is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jane rising or falling?
Jane is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jane?
Well-known people named Jane include Jane Austen (writer), Jane Seymour (companion), Jane Fonda (actor).