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How Many People Are Named Jane?
Estimated people named Jane living in the U.S. today
188,437
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 379,619
- Peak year: 1947 (9,960 births)
- Estimated living today: 188,437
Jane by age group — who carries the name today?
Jane popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jane
Jane has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 379,619 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 188,437 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,814 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Janes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jane in the US?
An estimated 188,437 people named Jane are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jane uncommon — about 1 in 1,814 Americans.
Is Jane a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jane is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Jane most popular?
Jane peaked in 1947, when 9,960 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jane?
Jane ranks #291 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).