How Many People Are Named Janith?

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

Janith
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Janith means 'graceful' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 342 people in the US today carry this name, which is 1 in 965,097 Americans, truly setting it apart. The vast majority of those named Janith are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~342
Living in US
1 in 965,097
Americans
1942
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Graceful
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Dignified
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,671
Worldwide Bearers
#34,393
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
19,529
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,894
🇺🇸 United States
744
🇨🇴 Colombia
168
🇮🇳 India
99
🇵🇪 Peru
40
🇶🇦 Qatar
31
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
30
🇻🇪 Venezuela
18
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
342 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (2%)
620
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 631 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: 1942

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
98

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

📜 Janith Through the Generations

Janith, a name rooted in grace and elegance, has seen a steady presence throughout the decades but peaked in popularity in 1942 with 36 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, with only a handful falling within the younger age brackets. This distribution paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, maintaining a stable yet niche status in the realm of personal nomenclature.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 15
Michigan 8
New York 6
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Janith

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janith's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Janith

How Many People Have the Name Janith?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 342 people in the United States currently share the name Janith. That works out to roughly 1 in every 965,097 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janith a Common or Rare Name?

Janith 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 Janith Mean?

Janith means "graceful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Janith Most Popular?

The name Janith reached peak popularity in 1942, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Janith?

Approximately 342 people named Janith live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 631. That works out to roughly 1 in 965,097 Americans.

Is Janith a rare name?

Janith is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 965,097 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janith mean?

Janith means "graceful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Janith more male or female?

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

When was Janith most popular?

Janith peaked in 1942 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US342
All-Time Births631
1 in X1 in 965,097
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1942
World Rank#34,393
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.