Janet
Female name · ↓ Falling
227,580
Total Births
1954
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Janet
Janet is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 227,580 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 776 births |
| 1890s | 1,017 births |
| 1900s | 1,518 births |
| 1910s | 5,309 births |
| 1920s | 10,100 births |
| 1930s | 32,416 births |
| 1940s | 52,922 births |
| 1950s | 67,511 births |
| 1960s | 35,158 births |
| 1970s | 9,648 births |
| 1980s | 5,229 births |
| 1990s | 3,733 births |
| 2000s | 2,066 births |
| 2010s | 177 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janet?
Janet has been given to 227,580 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1954 with 7,418 births that year.
Is Janet a boy or girl name?
Janet is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Janet most popular?
Janet was most popular in 1954, when 7,418 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Janet?
Janet first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).