Janis
Peaked at #108 nationally in 1947, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1909, Janis has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Janis — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#108
in 1947
Current rank
#9163
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1909–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1909, Janis reached its peak popularity for girls in 1947, ranking #108 nationally with 3,205 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4393 (2014) to #9163 (2024) — a 52% drop.
As of 2024, Janis ranks #9163 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,163 | 11 |
| 2023 | #9,258 | 11 |
| 2022 | #9,995 | 10 |
| 2021 | #9,865 | 10 |
| 2020 | #10,617 | 9 |
| 2019 | #5,868 | 21 |
| 2018 | #6,121 | 20 |
| 2017 | #6,146 | 20 |
Janis — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2306
in 1947
Last ranked
#11413
in 2023
Years tracked
27
1928–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1928, Janis reached its peak popularity for boys in 1947, ranking #2306 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Janis hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #11413.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #11,413 | 6 |
| 2022 | #13,147 | 5 |
| 2000 | #11,120 | 5 |
| 1980 | #6,675 | 5 |
| 1973 | #5,431 | 5 |
| 1972 | #4,678 | 6 |
| 1969 | #4,676 | 5 |
| 1964 | #3,433 | 7 |
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 Janis most popular?
Janis was most popular in 1947, when it ranked #108 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Janis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Janis?
At least 49,004 babies have been recorded with the name Janis in the US since 1909, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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