Janit
girl nameJanit entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #3388 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#3388
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #3852 |
| 1950s | #4756 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Janit are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Janit alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janit in 2025?
- Janit is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janit most popular?
- Janit peaked in 1945, reaching #3388 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janit with classmates?
- Janit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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