Jan
boy name#2718 in 2025Jan entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #247 in 1944, ranks #2718 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
#2718
rank today
#247
peak (1944)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1222 |
| 1910s | #1483 |
| 1920s | #1671 |
| 1930s | #597 |
| 1940s | #265 |
| 1950s | #309 |
| 1960s | #515 |
| 1970s | #737 |
| 1980s | #838 |
| 1990s | #1165 |
| 2000s | #894 |
| 2010s | #1739 |
| 2020s | #2245 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jan has been most popular in NY, IL, CA.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Jan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jan alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jan in 2025?
- Jan ranks #2718 among US boy names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jan most popular?
- Jan peaked in 1944, reaching #247 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jan with classmates?
- Jan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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