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Sarah-Jayne

Girl name · 32 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sarah-Jayne: 32 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1994.

Sarah‑Jayne is a modern double‑barrelled name, blending Sarah (from the Hebrew *śārāh*, meaning “princess” or “lady”) with Jayne, a feminine form of John, itself from the Hebrew *Yōḥānān* (“God is gracious”). Together, these two classic biblical names create a graceful, contemporary compound. Notable bearers include English actress Sarah‑Jayne Dunn, known for her role in *Hollyoaks*, and British neuroscientist Sarah‑Jayne Blakemore, whose work on adolescent brain development has been widely recognised. While the name does not have direct place connections, its components have inspired countless variations worldwide. In

Girl 9 of 52 years

Peak year
19945 babies
Latest (2000)
#6293 babies
Total births
32since 1982
5-year trend
▲ 17%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1994 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).