Jane
Pronunciation: [ j-AYN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 430 babies have been named Jane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jane is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,175 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,175
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jane
Jane is a boy name .
Is Jane a boy or girl name? Jane is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,175 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #269. Jane is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jane is currently ranked #26,175 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jane include Jan, Jansen, Janiel, Janson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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