Jane Doe Name Origin
/Jane Doe/-
American (White) 40%
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British (White) 35%
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Australian (White) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jane
- Last Name: Doe
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Jane Doe' is a placeholder name used in English-speaking countries to refer to an anonymous or typical woman. 'Jane' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is gracious,' and 'Doe' is an English surname referring to a female deer, often used as a generic surname.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Jane each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).