Jane

Meaning of Jane

Jane means "God is gracious." It's the feminine form of John.

Jane has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jane

Jane is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #221 in 2025 from #437 in 2000.

Notable people named Jane

• Jane Fonda
  Actress and political activist
• Jane Austen
  Renowned novelist
• Jane Goodall
  Primatologist and conservationist
• Jane Lynch
  Comedic actress
• Jane Pauley
  Television journalist

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Questions about the name Jane

What does the name Jane mean?

Jane means jane means "god is gracious." it's the feminine form of john, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jane a boy's or a girl's name?

Jane is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jane?

In 2025, Jane ranked #221 for girls, up from #269 the year before.

When was Jane most popular?

Jane peaked at #221 in 2025.