Janalyn
girl nameJanalyn entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #2850 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#2850
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4351 |
| 1950s | #3937 |
| 1960s | #4709 |
| 1970s | #5278 |
| 1980s | #7173 |
| 1990s | #12139 |
| 2000s | #13390 |
| 2010s | #12508 |
| 2020s | #13592 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Janalyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janalyn alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janalyn in 2025?
- Janalyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janalyn most popular?
- Janalyn peaked in 1949, reaching #2850 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janalyn with classmates?
- Janalyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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