Jayne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jayne originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has evolved through various forms including Ioannis in Greek and Johannes in Latin, before becoming a popular variant in English. The name is characterized by its elegance and positive connotations, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained traction in the 19th century and remains a favored choice today.
The name Jayne is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jayne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jayne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12331st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 612th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 522nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 306th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 732nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2373rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2459th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jayne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jayne"
Pronunciation
/dʒeɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Jayne is a variant of the name Jane, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved through various forms in different languages before becoming popular in English-speaking cultures.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannis (Greek), Johannes (Latin), Jane (Old French), Jayne (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jayne gained popularity as a feminine form of Jane in the 19th century, particularly in England and America, often used to add a unique flair to the traditional name.
Variants & Derivatives
Jane, Jaine, Jay, Jayn
Modern Popularity & Image
Jayne is viewed as a classic yet modern name that carries a sense of elegance and grace. It is often perceived positively due to its association with kindness and generosity.
Famous People
Jayne Mansfield (American actress), Jayne Torvill (British ice dancer), Jayne Ann Krentz (American author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jayne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jayne"
"Jayne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12331st of 16616 | 17 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 612th of 9107 | 2,425 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 522nd of 9204 | 3,269 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 306th of 12526 | 16,117 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 732nd of 19264 | 3,237 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1297th of 27321 | 1,923 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2373rd of 35406 | 1,185 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2459th of 30306 | 885 |
Regional Popularity of "Jayne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jayne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
28.18% 399th/1416 |
28.21% 389th/1379 |
50.97% 1206th/2366 |
43.70% 499th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
25.16% 389th/1546 |
23.46% 365th/1556 |
35.32% 831st/2353 |
36.72% 568th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.79% 218th/2227 |
9.18% 223rd/2430 |
17.63% 503rd/2853 |
14.34% 398th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.25% 536th/2937 |
17.14% 597th/3483 |
36.73% 1292nd/3518 |
26.11% 1056th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.85% 1063rd/3685 |
23.73% 1062nd/4475 |
36.08% 1874th/5194 |
24.13% 1524th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.73% 2462nd/4582 |
37.32% 1927th/5164 |
59.57% 4356th/7313 |
31.53% 2353rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
67.67% 2696th/3984 |
55.29% 2481st/4487 |
43.52% 2969th/6822 |
32.82% 2060th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jayne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jayne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.