Jane
girl name#221 in 2025Jane entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #35 in 1946, ranks #221 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#221
rank today
#35
peak (1946)
1,380
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #100 |
| 1890s | #118 |
| 1900s | #137 |
| 1910s | #75 |
| 1920s | #55 |
| 1930s | #47 |
| 1940s | #41 |
| 1950s | #50 |
| 1960s | #103 |
| 1970s | #281 |
| 1980s | #325 |
| 1990s | #392 |
| 2000s | #431 |
| 2010s | #319 |
| 2020s | #265 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jane has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 215,000 people named Jane are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jane alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jane in 2025?
- Jane ranks #221 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,380 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jane most popular?
- Jane peaked in 1946, reaching #35 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jane with classmates?
- Jane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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