Jan
Peaked at #131 nationally in 1954, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1902, Jan has been recorded 71% of the time for girls and 29% of the time for boys.
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Jan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#131
in 1954
Last ranked
#16248
in 2021
Years tracked
107
1911–2021
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1911, Jan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1954, ranking #131 nationally with 2,992 babies given the name that year.
Jan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2021, when it stood at #16248.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #16,248 | 5 |
| 2020 | #16,130 | 5 |
| 2019 | #16,550 | 5 |
| 2016 | #17,326 | 5 |
| 2015 | #12,301 | 8 |
| 2013 | #13,764 | 7 |
| 2012 | #12,701 | 8 |
| 2011 | #13,948 | 7 |
Jan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#247
in 1944
Current rank
#2211
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1902–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1902, Jan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1944, ranking #247 nationally with 544 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1787 (2014) to #2211 (2024) — a 19% drop.
As of 2024, Jan ranks #2211 nationally for boys, with 65 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,211 | 65 |
| 2023 | #2,116 | 69 |
| 2022 | #2,155 | 68 |
| 2021 | #2,261 | 62 |
| 2020 | #2,054 | 69 |
| 2019 | #2,471 | 54 |
| 2018 | #1,843 | 82 |
| 2017 | #2,157 | 63 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jan most popular?
Jan was most popular in 1954, when it ranked #131 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jan?
At least 76,882 babies have been recorded with the name Jan in the US since 1902, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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