Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Janus
//ˈdʒeɪnəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19565 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Janus'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.
Janus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Janus |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Janus through the decades
- Janus peaked in 1956, when 16 babies were named Janus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1963–2019), use of Janus has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.