How Many People Are Named Jani?
Complete statistics for the name Jani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jani, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,592 people in the US, making up 1 in 207,320 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1960 with 71 births, and now it's seen as a declining classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 1,729 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jani Through the Generations
Jani has been a name through the generations, with its peak in 1960 when 71 babies were given this name. Today, there are 1,592 people named Jani living in the United States, showing a steady decline since its heyday. Interestingly, the age distribution is fairly even, with 31% under 30, 32% aged 30-60, and 37% over 60, indicating a broad appeal across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Jani
Jani is a given name, particularly common for men in Finland and Hungary. It is derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and is hence a cognate of the English John. However, the given name is used in other cultures including for women, and may have different pronunciations.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jani's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jani
How Many People Have the Name Jani?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,205 people in the United States currently share the name Jani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 150,317 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jani a Common or Rare Name?
Jani 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 Jani Mean?
Jani means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jani in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Jani Most Popular?
The name Jani reached peak popularity in 1960, with 71 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 Jani?
Approximately 2,205 people named Jani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,205. That works out to roughly 1 in 150,317 Americans.
Is Jani a rare name?
Jani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 150,317 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jani mean?
Jani means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jani more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Jani are male and 95% are female.
When was Jani most popular?
Jani peaked in 1960 with 71 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.