How Many People Are Named Janalyn?

Complete statistics for the name Janalyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Janalyn
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Janalyn is a very rare female name, with only 491 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 671,776 Americans. The majority of those named Janalyn are now in their fifties, having peaked in popularity back in 1970.

~491
Living in US
1 in 671,776
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jan
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Innovative Inspiring Determined
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,376
Worldwide Bearers
#211,101
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
796
🇺🇸 United States
559
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇬🇾 Guyana
3
🇹🇼 Taiwan
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇬🇺 Guam
1
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
491 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
91
Would be under 30 (17%)
268
Would be 30–60 (50%)
178
Would be over 60 (33%)

All 537 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
51
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Janalyn Through the Generations

Janalyn has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1970 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by 491 individuals, with a notable age distribution: 91 under 30, 268 aged 30-60, and 178 over 60. This suggests a slow decline in usage, but the name remains a blend of classic charm and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 14
Idaho 5

✨ Similar Names to Janalyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janalyn's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Janalyn

How Many People Have the Name Janalyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 491 people in the United States currently share the name Janalyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 671,776 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janalyn a Common or Rare Name?

Janalyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Janalyn Mean?

Janalyn means "creative variant of Jan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janalyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Janalyn Most Popular?

The name Janalyn reached peak popularity in 1970, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janalyn?

Approximately 491 people named Janalyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 537. That works out to roughly 1 in 671,776 Americans.

Is Janalyn a rare name?

Janalyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 671,776 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janalyn mean?

Janalyn means "creative variant of Jan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Janalyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janalyn are male and 100% are female.

When was Janalyn most popular?

Janalyn peaked in 1970 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US491
All-Time Births537
1 in X1 in 671,776
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1970
World Rank#211,101
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.