Jayne

Girl's name

Jayne is a variant of the name Jane, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochana, meaning "God is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 65 Falling
Peak year 1957

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jayne Kennedy - Actress, sportscaster, beauty queen.
  • Jayne Meadows - Actress, TV personality, game show panelist.
  • Jayne Torvill - Olympic figure skater, won gold in 1984.
  • Jayne Atkinson - Actress, known for "House of Cards" and "24".
  • Jayne Middlemiss - TV presenter, radio DJ, model.
  • Jayne Wisener - Actress, known for "Sweeney Todd" and "Boogeyman 3".
  • Jayne Houdyshell - Tony Award-winning Broadway actress.
  • Jayne Brook - Actress, known for "Chicago Hope" and "Star Trek".
  • Jayne Cortez - Poet, activist, known for her jazz poetry performances.

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