Zane
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #260
Total births: 606
History: Zane surged in the 2000s as a modern name in Australia. Zane Grey's adventure novels connect to the Australian love of the frontier. Zane means literary adventure.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2008) | #96 |
| Babies named Zane in 2008 | 107 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 606 |
| Peak year | 2005 (109 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #88 |
| Years in records | 2001–2008 (6 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Zane
What does the name Zane mean?
Zane means “God is gracious” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Zane?
Zane has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Zane in Australia?
Zane ranked #96 in Australia in 2008 — given to 107 babies that year.
When was Zane most popular?
Zane peaked in 2005 with 109 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Zane a boy or girl name?
Zane is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Zanes in registered births are male.
How long has Zane been recorded in Australia?
Zane appears in birth records in Australia across 6 years — from 2001 through 2008.