Jane is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #783 in 2006 with 39 recorded births. This places Jane in the top 12% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 112 births ranking #316. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 65.2%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 7,673 girls born was named Jane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.