Janene
girl nameJanene entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #684 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#684
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4053 |
| 1930s | #2420 |
| 1940s | #1591 |
| 1950s | #1159 |
| 1960s | #1066 |
| 1970s | #1397 |
| 1980s | #3501 |
| 1990s | #8393 |
| 2000s | #12732 |
| 2010s | #16931 |
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Janene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janene alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janene in 2025?
- Janene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janene most popular?
- Janene peaked in 1970, reaching #684 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janene with classmates?
- Janene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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