Jene
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About Jene
Jene is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may represent a variant spelling of Gene (short for Eugene, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'), a phonetic spelling of the French Jean ('God is gracious'), or an Anglicized form of various European names. As a male name, it has remained uncommon but has seen occasional usage throughout the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name has a simple, clean sound that crosses cultural boundaries easily. Its brevity makes it distinctive in an era of longer masculine names, while its phonetic similarity to more common names gives it accessibility. For parents seeking minimalist naming options with versatile cultural connections, Jene offers an understated choice with multiple layers of potential meaning.
Jene is also given to girls.
Pronounced JEAN.
As of October 2026, Jene ranked #11353 in US births in 2001 SSA, peaked at #1496 in 1927.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |