Find out how popular the first name Jeane has been for the last 44 years (from 1974 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jeane by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Jeane is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jeane.

The history of the first name Jeane

The name Jeane originates from the French variation of the name Jane, which is derived from the English name Joan. Joan itself stems from the medieval English folk form of the ancient French name Johanne, which was the Old French form of the Latin name Iohanna.

Iohanna traced its roots back to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This Hebrew name was borne by several figures in the Bible, including John the Baptist and one of the twelve apostles. The name gained popularity in Europe after being adopted by early Christians as a baptismal name in honor of John the Baptist.

The earliest recorded use of the name Jeane can be found in French records from the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jeane de Valois, a French noblewoman born in 1343, who was the daughter of King John II of France.

Another notable figure named Jeane was Jeane d'Arc, better known as Joan of Arc, the renowned French heroine and Catholic saint who lived from 1412 to 1431. Her bravery and unwavering faith during the Hundred Years' War made her an iconic figure in French history.

In the 16th century, Jeane Gerson, a French writer and philosopher born in 1363, gained recognition for her contributions to theology and her advocacy for church reform. She played a significant role in the Council of Constance and was influential in ending the Western Schism.

During the Renaissance period, Jeane Grey, an English noblewoman and briefly the Queen of England for nine days in 1553, became a notable figure in history. Her tragic execution at the age of 16 made her a celebrated Protestant martyr.

In the 19th century, Jeane Ingelow, an English poet and novelist born in 1820, achieved literary acclaim for her works, including the popular narrative poem "Maid of Ingen" and the novel "Off the Skelligs."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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