Jayne
Pronunciation: [ j-AYN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jayne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 33 babies have been named Jayne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jayne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,421 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,421
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Jayne is also used as a girl name, ranked #2684.
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About the Name Jayne
Jayne is a boy name .
Is Jayne a boy or girl name? Jayne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,421 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,684. Jayne is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jayne is currently ranked #20,421 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jayne include Jay, Jaie, and Jaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jayne include Jayni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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