Jane is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #290 in 2018 with 1,133 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,380 births ranking #221. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 77.3%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 1,501 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.