How Many People Are Named Janette?

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

Janette
Very Rare
French

Janette is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 13,804 Americans bearing it today, making it quite unique. There are approximately 23,906 people named Janette living in the US, and most are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~148
Living in US
1 in 2,239,522
Americans
1953
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charming Gracious
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,906
Worldwide Bearers
#7,566
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,726
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,518
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,313
🇨🇱 Chile
1,294
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
1,126
🇸🇰 Slovakia
1,111
🇫🇮 Finland
965
🇵🇪 Peru
870
🇳🇿 New Zealand
860
🇧🇴 Bolivia
859

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
39 (0%)
♀ Female
23,867 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
2,949
Would be under 30 (9%)
10,665
Would be 30–60 (33%)
18,569
Would be over 60 (58%)

All 32,183 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: 1953

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
5

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

📜 Janette Through the Generations

Janette peaked in popularity back in 1953 with 699 births, but its usage has been declining ever since. Today, the majority of those named Janette are over 60, with 58% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew. The remaining 42% are split between younger and middle-aged groups, showing that while the name is less common now, it still holds a special place for many.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,318
Texas 2,762
New York 2,204
Illinois 1,683
Michigan 1,289
Ohio 1,148
Pennsylvania 941
Florida 804
New Jersey 602
Missouri 577

✨ Similar Names to Janette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janette's French roots

📄 About the Name Janette

How Many People Have the Name Janette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 148 people in the United States currently share the name Janette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janette a Common or Rare Name?

Janette 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Janette Most Popular?

The name Janette reached peak popularity in 1953, with 699 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Janette?

Approximately 148 people named Janette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 148. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,239,522 Americans.

Is Janette a rare name?

Janette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janette mean?

The meaning and origin of Janette are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Janette more male or female?

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

When was Janette most popular?

Janette peaked in 1953 with 699 births that year. Current trend: 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 US148
All-Time Births148
1 in X1 in 2,239,522
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1953
World Rank#7,566
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.