Jannis
girl nameJannis entered the US charts in 1933, peaked at #1946 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1933–2025
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rank today
#1946
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3035 |
| 1940s | #2682 |
| 1950s | #3274 |
| 1960s | #4730 |
| 1970s | #7215 |
| 1980s | #11798 |
| 1990s | #11778 |
| 2000s | #12429 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jannis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jannis 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 Jannis in 2025?
- Jannis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jannis most popular?
- Jannis peaked in 1947, reaching #1946 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jannis with classmates?
- Jannis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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