Janie
Peaked at #134 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Janie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Janie — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#134
in 1882
Current rank
#1541
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Janie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1882, ranking #134 nationally with 134 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1394 (2014) to #1541 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Janie ranks #1541 nationally for girls, with 138 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,541 | 138 |
| 2023 | #1,545 | 138 |
| 2022 | #1,465 | 151 |
| 2021 | #1,632 | 128 |
| 2020 | #1,785 | 111 |
| 2019 | #1,533 | 141 |
| 2018 | #1,679 | 124 |
| 2017 | #1,639 | 132 |
Janie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1982
in 1935
Last ranked
#8438
in 1989
Years tracked
39
1914–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Janie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1935, ranking #1982 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Janie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #8438.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #8,438 | 5 |
| 1987 | #5,741 | 7 |
| 1982 | #4,073 | 10 |
| 1976 | #3,845 | 9 |
| 1975 | #5,077 | 6 |
| 1974 | #3,995 | 8 |
| 1973 | #5,430 | 5 |
| 1972 | #4,677 | 6 |
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 Janie most popular?
Janie was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #134 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Janie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Janie?
At least 75,704 babies have been recorded with the name Janie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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