Jane | Name Meaning & Origin

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English speaking countries

Jane has been the most popular feminine form of John in the English-speaking world since the seventeenth century, beating out both Jean and Joan. In the U.S., Jane has been a common middle name for decades, though it is again gaining popularity as a first name. Jane is one of the most common first names in British usage.

Famous literary bearers include Jane Eyre, Jane Marple, and Jane Bennett.