How Many People Are Named Janina?

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

Janina
Very Rare
Slavic

Janina, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 139,248 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With around 2,370 people named Janina alive in the US, its peak popularity was in 1980 when 77 babies were given this name.

~2,370
Living in US
1 in 139,248
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,710
Worldwide Bearers
#7,909
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,363
🇨🇦 Canada
1,359
🇸🇪 Sweden
987
🇷🇴 Romania
967
🇮🇱 Israel
931
🇨🇱 Chile
818
🇦🇷 Argentina
796
🇳🇱 Netherlands
558
🇦🇹 Austria
539
🇪🇸 Spain
453

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,370 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
609
Would be under 30 (21%)
1,411
Would be 30–60 (48%)
898
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 2,918 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
57
International
5

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

📜 Janina Through the Generations

Janina's journey through the generations reflects a name that peaked in popularity during the 1980s but has since seen a slow decline. Born in that era, most Janinas are now in their fifties, with 51 being the average age. The distribution among different age groups shows a fairly even spread, with 21% under 30, 48% aged 30-60, and 31% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 378
New York 203
Illinois 144
Massachusetts 65
Texas 41
New Jersey 25
Florida 24
Pennsylvania 10
Michigan 6
Connecticut 5

⭐ Famous People Named Janina

Janina is a given name, a feminine analog of Jan and Jonas.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Janina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janina's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Janina

How Many People Have the Name Janina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,370 people in the United States currently share the name Janina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,248 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janina a Common or Rare Name?

Janina 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 Janina Mean?

Janina means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Janina Most Popular?

The name Janina reached peak popularity in 1980, with 77 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 Janina?

Approximately 2,370 people named Janina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,918. That works out to roughly 1 in 139,248 Americans.

Is Janina a rare name?

Janina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,248 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janina mean?

Janina means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Janina more male or female?

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

When was Janina most popular?

Janina peaked in 1980 with 77 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 US2,370
All-Time Births2,918
1 in X1 in 139,248
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1980
World Rank#7,909
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.