Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Janes
//ˈdʒeɪnz//
1 syllablePeak year: 19285 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Janes's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Janes's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Janes |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
Janes through the decades
- Janes peaked in 1928, when 15 babies were named Janes in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1970–1985), use of Janes has fallen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.