Jane
Jane is a distinctive choice, ranked #1110 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jane in their class.
About the Name Jane
Jane is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 458 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #316 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jane is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jane in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #269, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Jane
- Jane Andrews — Jane Dawn Elizabeth Andrews is an English former royal dresser for Sarah Ferguson.
- Jane Menelaus — Jane Menelaus is an Australian actress who trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.
- Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford — Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford was an English noblewoman.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jane
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jane
Almost certainly the only Jane in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Jane
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia