How Many People Are Named Jayne?
Complete statistics for the name Jayne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jayne, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 15,397 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 21,432 people named Jayne living in the US, the name has a strong connection to older generations, with 77% of its bearers being over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 29,079 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jayne Through the Generations
Jayne's journey through the generations reflects a name that peaked in popularity in 1957 with 1,524 births. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but it's predominantly associated with those over 60, indicating a significant shift since its peak. The current stable trend suggests Jayne remains a name between classic and modern, cherished by many for its timeless appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jayne's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jayne
How Many People Have the Name Jayne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,019 people in the United States currently share the name Jayne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 109,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jayne a Common or Rare Name?
Jayne is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jayne Mean?
Jayne means "creative variant of Jane" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jayne in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jayne Most Popular?
The name Jayne reached peak popularity in 1957, with 1,524 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jayne?
Approximately 3,019 people named Jayne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,019. That works out to roughly 1 in 109,788 Americans.
Is Jayne a rare name?
Jayne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 109,788 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jayne mean?
Jayne means "creative variant of Jane" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jayne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jayne are male and 100% are female.
When was Jayne most popular?
Jayne peaked in 1957 with 1,524 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.