Janet
Peaked at #16 nationally in 1938, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Janet has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Janet — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#16
in 1938
Current rank
#2441
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Janet reached its peak popularity for girls in 1938, ranking #16 nationally with 9,870 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1378 (2014) to #2441 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Janet ranks #2441 nationally for girls, with 74 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,441 | 74 |
| 2023 | #2,027 | 97 |
| 2022 | #1,935 | 103 |
| 2021 | #2,077 | 92 |
| 2020 | #2,024 | 92 |
| 2019 | #1,703 | 123 |
| 2018 | #1,408 | 159 |
| 2017 | #1,358 | 171 |
Janet — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#973
in 1937
Last ranked
#8241
in 1995
Years tracked
73
1917–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Janet reached its peak popularity for boys in 1937, ranking #973 nationally with 42 babies given the name that year.
Janet hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1995, when it stood at #8241.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #8,241 | 6 |
| 1994 | #6,053 | 9 |
| 1992 | #6,359 | 8 |
| 1991 | #3,898 | 15 |
| 1990 | #5,559 | 9 |
| 1989 | #2,942 | 21 |
| 1988 | #3,782 | 13 |
| 1987 | #2,885 | 18 |
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 Janet most popular?
Janet was most popular in 1938, when it ranked #16 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Janet 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 Janet?
At least 558,224 babies have been recorded with the name Janet in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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