How Popular (or Rare) was Jane in 1996?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#316
1996 Rank
112
1996 Births
#316
Best Rank (1996)
112
Peak Year (1996)
1,244
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,643
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Jane Story

Jane is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #316 in 1996 with 112 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 112 births ranking #316. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,643 girls born was named Jane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English feminine form in the John family  |  Meaning: God is gracious

Jane is a timeless classic meaning God is gracious. It feels plain in the best sense: elegant, steady, and quietly intelligent.

The name has been central to English-speaking naming and literature for centuries and remains admired because it is simple without ever feeling empty. Its restraint is its beauty.

Did you know?Jane is one of the classic names that can feel almost transparent in style while still carrying enormous literary and cultural weight.
Similar namesJoanna, June, Claire, Anna, Grace

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