FIRST NAME
Janet
Janet is the 49th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 428,773 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 386 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #49 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
942,610
living · #45
2020 CENSUS
428,773
living · #49
BABIES NAMED JANET BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202561
As a female name, Janet peaked in 1954, when 18,477 babies were named Janet (the #19 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #10,241 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
386
living · #10,241
BABIES NAMED JANET BY BIRTH YEAR · 1917–1995
19956
As a male name, Janet peaked in 1943, when 46 babies were named Janet (the #989 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)