Gracious
A feminine variant of Jane, which is the medieval English form of Jehanne, a French feminine form of Iohannes (John). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The 'y' spelling gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a more stylized alternative to the classic Jane.
Less common today
Jayne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,274 in 1990.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
