Janet
boy nameJanet entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #967 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#967
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3859 |
| 1920s | #3282 |
| 1930s | #1355 |
| 1940s | #1198 |
| 1950s | #1374 |
| 1960s | #1689 |
| 1970s | #3574 |
| 1980s | #3223 |
| 1990s | #5797 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Janet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janet alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janet in 2025?
- Janet is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Janet most popular?
- Janet peaked in 1937, reaching #967 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Janet with classmates?
- Janet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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