Zane Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Zane Overview

Meaning

God’s gracious gift, gift from God

Gender

Boy

Origin

Venetian, German, Arabic

Etymology

Of Hebrew origin, derived from the name John, meaning “Yahweh is gracious.” Also popularized as a variant of the English surname from the Italian “Zanni,” a diminutive of Giovanni.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/zeɪn/

Popularity

Zane has gained admiration in various countries, including the USA, Australia, and Canada. In 2023, Zane ranked #212 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Creative, energetic, independent
A Deep Dive

Zane Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Zayne, Zain, Zayne, Zayn, Zanen

Common Nicknames

Zaney, Zaneo, Zany, Zano, Zaneer

Diminutives

Z, Zan, Zee, Zay, Zani

Famous People

  • Zane Grey
    (American Author)
  • Zane Beadles
    (American Football Player)
  • Zane Holtz
    (Canadian Actor)
  • Zane Carney
    (American Musician)
  • Zane Lamprey
    (American TV Host and Comedian)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Zane Donovan
    ("Eureka," TV Series)
  • Zane
    ("Ninjago," Animated TV Series)
  • "Zane Grey Theatre"
    (TV Series)
  • Zane
    ("The Maze Runner," Film)
  • Zane
    ("Tales from the Crypt," TV Series)
  • "Zane's Sex Chronicles"
    (TV Series)

Places

  • Zane State College
    (Ohio, USA)
  • Zane Grey Museum
    (Pennsylvania, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Zane?

Zane means “God is gracious” or “gift from God.” This name often conveys a sense of strength and independence, suggesting a person with a generous and compassionate nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Zane?

The name Zane is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name John, which means “Yahweh is gracious.” It has also been popularized as a variant of the English surname derived from the Italian surname Zanni, a diminutive of Giovanni.

Zane Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Zane in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2382021#2582022#2772023
Top 3 Rankings#1992018#2022017#2112016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Zane

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023277
(-19 from 2022)
1220
(-123 from 2022)
0.06662
2022258
(-20 from 2021)
1343
(-144 from 2021)
0.07170
2021238
(+20 from 2020)
1487
(+129 from 2020)
0.07937
2020258
(-20 from 2019)
1358
(-240 from 2019)
0.07342
2019238
(-39 from 2018)
1598
(-432 from 2018)
0.08315
2018199
(+3 from 2017)
2030
(+70 from 2017)
0.10444
2017202
(+9 from 2016)
1960
(+87 from 2016)
0.09903
2016211
(+21 from 2015)
1873
(+204 from 2015)
0.09247
2015232
(-8 from 2014)
1669
(-27 from 2014)
0.08164
2014224
(-9 from 2013)
1696
(-50 from 2013)
0.08276
2013215
(+9 from 2012)
1746
(+151 from 2012)
0.08641
2012224
(-4 from 2011)
1595
(-14 from 2011)
0.07860
2011220
(+19 from 2010)
1609
(+147 from 2010)
0.07921
2010239
(-4 from 2009)
1462
(-60 from 2009)
0.07116
2009235
No change from 2008
1522
(-51 from 2008)
0.07176
2008235
(-3 from 2007)
1573
(-26 from 2007)
0.07214
2007232
(+9 from 2006)
1599
(+188 from 2006)
0.07219
2006241
(-4 from 2005)
1411
(-24 from 2005)
0.06436
2005237
(-6 from 2004)
1435
(-20 from 2004)
0.06746
2004231
(-11 from 2003)
1455
(-135 from 2003)
0.06885
2003220
(+2 from 2002)
1590
(+32 from 2002)
0.07567
2002222
(+29 from 2001)
1558
(+227 from 2001)
0.07539
2001251
(-5 from 2000)
1331
(-37 from 2000)
0.06435
2000246
(+7 from 1999)
1368
(+127 from 1999)
0.06551
1999253
(+13 from 1998)
1241
(+167 from 1998)
0.06086
1998266
(+5 from 1997)
1074
(+34 from 1997)
0.05297
1997271
(+20 from 1996)
1040
(+121 from 1996)
0.05206
1996291
(+39 from 1995)
919
(+145 from 1995)
0.04586
1995330
(-5 from 1994)
774
(-4 from 1994)
0.03848
1994325
(+22 from 1993)
778
(+87 from 1993)
0.03817
1993347
(+25 from 1992)
691
(+69 from 1992)
0.03345
1992372
(+71 from 1991)
622
(+123 from 1991)
0.02963
1991443
(-9 from 1990)
499
(-11 from 1990)
0.02354
1990434
(+25 from 1989)
510
(+89 from 1989)
0.02370
1989459
(+13 from 1988)
421
(+44 from 1988)
0.02009
1988472
(+20 from 1987)
377
(+52 from 1987)
0.01883
1987492
(-41 from 1986)
325
(-47 from 1986)
0.01666
1986451
(+23 from 1985)
372
(+40 from 1985)
0.01936
1985474
(+82 from 1984)
332
(+92 from 1984)
0.01725
1984556
(+34 from 1983)
240
(+32 from 1983)
0.01279
1983590
(-28 from 1982)
208
(-25 from 1982)
0.01116
1982562
(+33 from 1981)
233
(+25 from 1981)
0.01235
1981595
(+33 from 1980)
208
(+15 from 1980)
0.01117
1980628
(+4 from 1979)
193
(+9 from 1979)
0.01041
1979632
(+13 from 1978)
184
(+15 from 1978)
0.01027
1978645
(+94 from 1977)
169
(+35 from 1977)
0.00989
1977739
(-27 from 1976)
134
(-4 from 1976)
0.00784
1976712
(+29 from 1975)
138
(+12 from 1975)
0.00845
1975741
(-33 from 1974)
126
(-9 from 1974)
0.00777
1974708
No change from 1973
135
(+6 from 1973)
0.00828
1973708
(-32 from 1972)
129
(-12 from 1972)
0.00799
1972676
(+47 from 1971)
141
(+11 from 1971)
0.00842
1971723
(-32 from 1970)
130
(-14 from 1970)
0.00715
1970691
(+36 from 1969)
144
(+29 from 1969)
0.00756
1969727
(-47 from 1968)
115
(-7 from 1968)
0.00629
1968680
(+30 from 1967)
122
(+13 from 1967)
0.00687
1967710
(+45 from 1966)
109
(+14 from 1966)
0.00613
1966755
(-21 from 1965)
95
(-7 from 1965)
0.00523
1965734
(-18 from 1964)
102
(-14 from 1964)
0.00538
1964716
(-62 from 1963)
116
(-27 from 1963)
0.00572
1963654
(-22 from 1962)
143
(-5 from 1962)
0.00693
1962632
(-7 from 1961)
148
(-13 from 1961)
0.00704
1961625
(+90 from 1960)
161
(+42 from 1960)
0.00746
1960715
(-89 from 1959)
119
(-33 from 1959)
0.00550
1959626
(+10 from 1958)
152
(+6 from 1958)
0.00702
1958636
(-41 from 1957)
146
(-21 from 1957)
0.00678
1957595
(+80 from 1956)
167
(+42 from 1956)
0.00763
1956675
(+25 from 1955)
125
(+16 from 1955)
0.00582
1955700
(+9 from 1954)
109
(+4 from 1954)
0.00521
1954709
(-2 from 1953)
105
(+4 from 1953)
0.00507
1953707
(+101 from 1952)
101
(+26 from 1952)
0.00504
1952808
(+12 from 1951)
75
(+1 from 1951)
0.00380
1951820
(-1 from 1950)
74
(+5 from 1950)
0.00387
1950819
(-2 from 1949)
69
(-1 from 1949)
0.00379
1949817
(-120 from 1948)
70
(-22 from 1948)
0.00388
1948697
(+145 from 1947)
92
(+25 from 1947)
0.00516
1947842
(+27 from 1946)
67
(+10 from 1946)
0.00361
1946869
(+30 from 1945)
57
(+7 from 1945)
0.00345
1945899
(+36 from 1944)
50
(+3 from 1944)
0.00365
1944935
(-107 from 1943)
47
(-16 from 1943)
0.00338
1943828
(+6 from 1942)
63
(+2 from 1942)
0.00433
1942834
(+42 from 1941)
61
(+9 from 1941)
0.00433
1941876
(-135 from 1940)
52
(-16 from 1940)
0.00414
1940741
(+35 from 1939)
68
(+7 from 1939)
0.00573
1939776
(+3 from 1938)
61
(-1 from 1938)
0.00538
1938779
(+101 from 1937)
62
(+13 from 1937)
0.00546
1937880
(-124 from 1936)
49
(-15 from 1936)
0.00448
1936756
(-93 from 1935)
64
(-16 from 1935)
0.00601
1935663
(+33 from 1934)
80
(+4 from 1934)
0.00748
1934696
(-59 from 1933)
76
(-6 from 1933)
0.00716
1933637
(+40 from 1932)
82
(+1 from 1932)
0.00804
1932677
(+40 from 1931)
81
(+9 from 1931)
0.00754
1931717
(+13 from 1930)
72
(-3 from 1930)
0.00673
1930730
(+129 from 1929)
75
(+16 from 1929)
0.00664
1929859
(-146 from 1928)
59
(-20 from 1928)
0.00533
1928713
(+41 from 1927)
79
(+4 from 1927)
0.00692
1927754
(-157 from 1926)
75
(-36 from 1926)
0.00645
1926597
(+162 from 1925)
111
(+36 from 1925)
0.00969
1925759
(-55 from 1924)
75
(-12 from 1924)
0.00651
1924704
(+33 from 1923)
87
(+9 from 1923)
0.00744
1923737
(+29 from 1922)
78
(+4 from 1922)
0.00689
1922766
(+165 from 1921)
74
(+17 from 1921)
0.00658
1921931
(+208 from 1920)
57
(+18 from 1920)
0.00501
19201139
(+212 from 1919)
39
(+11 from 1919)
0.00354
19191351
(+909 from 1918)
28
(+15 from 1918)
0.00276
19182260
(+957 from 1917)
13
(+6 from 1917)
0.00124
19173217
(-487 from 1916)
7
(-2 from 1916)
0.00073
19162730
(-546 from 1915)
9
(-3 from 1915)
0.00097
19152184
(+731 from 1914)
12
(+6 from 1914)
0.00136
19142915
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00088
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Zane

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2222021#2722022#2972023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2592021#2772022#3312023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2472021#2332022#2512023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2342021#2382022#2662023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2032021#2302022#2312023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3032021#2102022#2382023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2422021#2252022#2792023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2692021#2332022#2562023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2342021#2302022#2062023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2572021#2062022#3112023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1852021#2402022#3172023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3252021#3022022#2802023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2562021#3042022#3262023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3022021#4602022#4622023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2072021#2632022#2412023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2252021#2222022#2452023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2382021#3382022#2402023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2782021#2632022#2692023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2342021#2982022#2432023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2792021#2492022#2792023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2322021#3442022#3062023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2552021#3462022#3002023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2382021#3552022#2562023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2072021#2142022#3832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2382021#3662022#3672023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2392021#3062022#3022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2772021#2092022#2732023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1902021#2112022#2132023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3752021#3082022#2902023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2212021#1212022#2372023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2662021#3912022#2242023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3002021#3392022#3282023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2742021#4082022#2082023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2752021#3682022#3462023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2192019#2202020#1892023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3992021#3122022#5792023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2602021#2262022#3372023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#892021#832022#1752023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4032020#3142021#5322022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2882019#1672021#2412022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3802021#3632022#4612023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1822021#2812022#1772023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3542019#4512020#3222021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1582015#1032016#1042021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1962017#1672018#1552020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2752015#2662017#1942019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1542019#1992020#2512022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2672018#1792020#1942023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2182007#1612011

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2272014#2362015

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1392018#1402019

Popularity Rankings for Zane in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#882005#952006#962008

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1702021#3422022#3772023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2382021#2352022#3812023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3982014#4142022#3482023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4342013#3582014#4422017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3882019#4362020#4012021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4142021#4072022#3962023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5312020#7082021#7772022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Zane a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Zane has been used more frequently for boys, likely because of its robust and straightforward sound which is often preferred in male names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Zane

Zane in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Zane Grey (Author, 1872–1939): An American author who wrote popular adventure novels and stories about the American West.
  • Zane Beadles (Athlete, born 1986): An American football player who played as an offensive guard in the NFL for teams like the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers.
  • Zane Holtz (Actor, born 1987): A Canadian actor known for his roles in "From Dusk till Dawn: The Series" and "Hunter Killer."
  • Zane Carney (Musician, born 1985): An American guitarist and singer-songwriter recognized for his solo work and collaborations with notable artists.
  • Zane Lamprey (TV Host, born 1972): An American television host and comedian, best known for his travel and drinking shows.
  • Zane Copeland Jr. (Rapper, born 1982): An American rapper, better known by his stage name Lil' Zane, who gained fame in the early 2000s.
  • Zane Gonzalez (Athlete, born 1995): An American football placekicker who has played in the NFL for teams like the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers.
  • Zane Donovan ("Eureka," 2006 TV Series): A rebellious genius who assists the town of Eureka with its scientific endeavors.
  • Zane ("Ninjago," 2011 Animated TV Series): A robotic ninja who is part of the team fighting against evil forces.
  • "Zane Grey Theatre" (1956 TV Series): An anthology series based on the works of Western novelist Zane Grey.
  • Zane ("The Maze Runner," 2014 Film): A character in the dystopian film series based on the books by James Dashner.
  • Zane ("Tales from the Crypt," 1989 TV Series): Appears in various horror stories within the anthology series.
  • "Zane's Sex Chronicles" (2008 TV Series): A series exploring the romantic and sexual lives of several women, based on the novels by Zane.
  • Zane ("BlazBlue: Alter Memory," 2013 Anime Series): A character in the anime adaptation of the BlazBlue video game series.
  • Zane Bennett ("H2O: Just Add Water," 2006 TV Series): A rich and often antagonistic character who has a complicated relationship with the main characters.
  • Zane State College (Ohio, USA): A public community college in Zanesville, offering a variety of associate degree programs.
  • Zane Grey Museum (Pennsylvania, USA): A museum dedicated to the famous Western novelist, located in Lackawaxen.
  • Zane Avenue (Minnesota, USA): A major thoroughfare in Brooklyn Park, part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
  • Zane Gardens (Punjab, Pakistan): A historical garden located in Lahore, known for its Mughal-era architecture.
  • Zane Grey Creek (Arizona, USA): A stream in the Tonto National Forest, named after the famous author.
  • Zane Plaza (Nevada, USA): A shopping center located in the city of Sparks, offering various retail options.

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