How Many People Are Named Janan?

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

Janan
Very Rare
Arabic

Janan means 'graceful' in Arabic, making it a name rich in beauty and elegance. Only 575 people named Janan live in the US today, which means 1 in 573,415 Americans have this name, making it truly unique. The majority of people named Janan are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.

~575
Living in US
1 in 573,415
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Graceful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Gentle
4
Life Path Number

People named Janan have a life path number 4, symbolizing stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

144,953
Worldwide Bearers
#7,218
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
107,106
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
11,931
🇵🇰 Pakistan
9,984
🇱🇧 Lebanon
4,268
🇮🇷 Iran
1,668
🇵🇸 Palestine
1,297
🇺🇸 United States
1,262
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,193
🇮🇳 India
1,159
🇯🇴 Jordan
1,000

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (2%)
♀ Female
566 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
115
Would be under 30 (18%)
240
Would be 30–60 (37%)
300
Would be over 60 (46%)

All 655 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
100

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

📜 Janan Through the Generations

Janan's journey through the generations shows a peak in 1958 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, the name is slowly declining but remains a bridge between classic and modern choices. With 115 under 30, 240 aged 30-60, and 300 over 60, Janan's bearers span several decades, yet the name's prevalence among older individuals suggests it was more popular in past eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Janan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Janan

How Many People Have the Name Janan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 575 people in the United States currently share the name Janan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 573,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janan a Common or Rare Name?

Janan 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 Janan Mean?

Janan means "graceful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janan in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Janan Most Popular?

The name Janan reached peak popularity in 1958, with 20 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 Janan?

Approximately 575 people named Janan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 655. That works out to roughly 1 in 573,415 Americans.

Is Janan a rare name?

Janan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 573,415 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janan mean?

Janan means "graceful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Janan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Janan are male and 98% are female.

When was Janan most popular?

Janan peaked in 1958 with 20 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 US575
All-Time Births655
1 in X1 in 573,415
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1958
World Rank#7,218
Male %2%
Female %98%

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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.