Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeane since 1888
Babies named Jeane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 142 |
| 1910s | 482 |
| 1920s | 1,313 |
| 1930s | 715 |
| 1940s | 562 |
| 1950s | 495 |
| 1960s | 289 |
| 1970s | 174 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeane is a variant spelling of Jean, a classic feminine form of John. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1888 and saw its peak popularity in 1924, when it ranked highest among girls' names. Though it no longer appears in modern rankings, the name has a stable trajectory and reflects a historical trend toward phonetic spellings. Jeane is a straightforward choice with a clear pronunciation and deep roots in the Hebrew tradition of 'God is gracious.'
Jeane is a variant spelling of Jean, itself a feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling Jeane emerged in English-speaking countries as a respelling to emphasize the pronunciation, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was most popular in the 1920s, reflecting a broader trend for simplified or phonetic spellings of classic names.
“Jeane” around the world
Where Jeane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeanie, Jea
Sibling names for Jeane
Names that share Jeane's style, for a brother or sister.
