Jeane is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Jane, which is derived from the Hebrew name Joan or Jehanne, meaning "God is gracious." The name has been popular throughout history and has been worn by many notable figures.
The most famous bearer of the name Jeane was perhaps Jeane Manson, an American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1970s. She was known for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, and her music continues to be celebrated today.
Other notable individuals with the name Jeane include Jeane Dixon, a famous American psychic and astrologer; and Jeane Kirkpatrick, an American diplomat and political scientist who served as United States Ambassador to the United Nations under President Ronald Reagan.
The name Jeane experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. It began with a low of 5 births in 1888, then rose gradually to reach a peak of 126 births in 1920. This high was maintained for several years, with numbers between 127 and 153 births from 1921 to 1924. However, there was a steady decline after that, reaching a low of just 5 births in both 2004 and 2008. The most recent data from 2017 shows a slight resurgence with 7 births. Overall, there were 4488 total births over the period covered by these statistics.