Janan
girl nameJanan entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #2410 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#2410
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4342 |
| 1940s | #3463 |
| 1950s | #3108 |
| 1960s | #3842 |
| 1970s | #6956 |
| 1980s | #8136 |
| 1990s | #10718 |
| 2000s | #12001 |
| 2010s | #16677 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Janan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janan alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janan in 2025?
- Janan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janan most popular?
- Janan peaked in 1949, reaching #2410 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janan with classmates?
- Janan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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