Janet Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Janet is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janet has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janet' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4708th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1282nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1441st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2757th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4251st out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 141st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 25th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 22nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 105th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 232nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 554th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1652nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janet' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janet"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Janet"

"Janet" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4708th of 7545 39
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1282nd of 6773 525
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1441st of 7552 557
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2757th of 10718 209
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 4251st of 16616 185
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 141st of 9107 30,286
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 25th of 9204 154,410
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 22nd of 12526 286,084
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 105th of 19264 55,027
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 232nd of 27321 19,409
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 554th of 35406 8,442
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1652nd of 30306 1,584

Regional Popularity of "Janet" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
972nd/972
100.00%
936th/936
- 100.00%
1131st/1131
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
1212th/1212
100.00%
1208th/1208
- 100.00%
1604th/1604
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
3325th/3325
100.00%
1889th/1889
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Janet" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
110th/110
100.00%
90th/90
100.00%
284th/284
100.00%
121st/121
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
17th/17
100.00%
19th/19
100.00%
77th/77
100.00%
22nd/22
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
19th/19
100.00%
24th/24
100.00%
32nd/32
100.00%
21st/21
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
108th/108
100.00%
99th/99
100.00%
95th/95
100.00%
110th/110
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
296th/296
100.00%
277th/277
100.00%
264th/264
100.00%
147th/147
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
702nd/702
100.00%
677th/677
100.00%
671st/671
100.00%
373rd/373
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
1986th/1986
100.00%
1767th/1767
100.00%
1849th/1849
100.00%
1231st/1231

State-by-State Popularity of "Janet"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Janet" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.