Janifer
girl nameJanifer entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #2916 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#2916
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3887 |
| 1950s | #4106 |
| 1960s | #4716 |
| 1970s | #6196 |
| 1980s | #7540 |
| 1990s | #12688 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Janifer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janifer alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janifer in 2025?
- Janifer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janifer most popular?
- Janifer peaked in 1945, reaching #2916 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janifer with classmates?
- Janifer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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