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A French form of Jehan, the Old French equivalent of John. While it is a classic male name in France, it has historically been used as a female name in English-speaking countries, though its popularity has declined significantly since the mid-20th century.
About 176 boys were named Jean in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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