Janie
boy nameJanie entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1837 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1837
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3264 |
| 1920s | #3672 |
| 1930s | #2991 |
| 1940s | #2674 |
| 1950s | #3611 |
| 1960s | #3336 |
| 1970s | #4434 |
| 1980s | #5777 |
Living bearers
About 100 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Janie most popular?
- Janie peaked in 1935, reaching #1837 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Janie with classmates?
- Janie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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