Janes
boy nameJanes entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2048 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2048
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3104 |
| 1920s | #3416 |
| 1930s | #2906 |
| 1940s | #3086 |
| 1950s | #3657 |
| 1960s | #3318 |
| 1970s | #4762 |
| 1980s | #5347 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Janes are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janes alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janes in 2025?
- Janes is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Janes most popular?
- Janes peaked in 1928, reaching #2048 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Janes with classmates?
- Janes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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