Janie
girl name#1326 in 2025Janie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #133 in 1882, ranks #1326 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1326
rank today
#133
peak (1882)
168
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #148 |
| 1890s | #174 |
| 1900s | #180 |
| 1910s | #230 |
| 1920s | #242 |
| 1930s | #225 |
| 1940s | #185 |
| 1950s | #210 |
| 1960s | #349 |
| 1970s | #496 |
| 1980s | #610 |
| 1990s | #802 |
| 2000s | #1134 |
| 2010s | #1501 |
| 2020s | #1546 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Janie has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 43,000 people named Janie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janie alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janie in 2025?
- Janie ranks #1326 among US girl names in 2025, with 168 babies given the name.
- When was the name Janie most popular?
- Janie peaked in 1882, reaching #133 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janie with classmates?
- Janie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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