Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jane.
National Rank (2025)
#221
All-Time Peak Rank
#35 (1946)
Total U.S. Births
379,876
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Jane Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Jane
According to SSA data, Jane achieved its highest historical rank of #35 in 1946. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1947 with 9,943 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 24.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jane scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+24.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,943Births in 1947
Years in Top 100
60yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,971
1890s:3,882
1900s:4,498
1910s:27,740
1920s:48,049
1930s:45,814
1940s:72,537
1950s:82,919
1960s:43,340
1970s:9,483
1980s:7,439
1990s:6,691
2000s:7,123
2010s:10,278
2020s:7,112
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJane
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
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