Janet: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gift of God, sensible and kind.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2035
- Peak
- #16 in 1938
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Janet Means
Janet is a girl name of English origin. A gift of God, sensible and kind.
How Popular Janet Is
Janet currently ranks #2035 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #16 in 1938. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Janet
- Janet reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #16 in 1938.
- Once a top name, Janet has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Janet has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Janet is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Janet
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Janet
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Janet.
Questions About Janet
What does Janet mean?
Janet is a girl name of English origin. A gift of God, sensible and kind.
How popular is Janet?
Janet currently ranks #2035 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #16 in 1938. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Janet come from?
Janet comes from English roots. Janet reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #16 in 1938.
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