Is Janey a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Janey is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Janey?

It’s currently ranked #913 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Janey Girl

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-nee / /ˈdʒeɪni/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God is gracious; Hebrew: diminutive of Jane

Historical & Cultural Background

Janey is often considered a diminutive form of Jane, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Jane has been popular in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. Janey, as a variant, gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, often used affectionately. It reflects a trend of using diminutive forms of names for a more personal touch.

Trend Summary

Janey has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Janelle Janice Jade Joyce Jenna

Variants

Janie
Jaynie

International Variants

Giovanna (Italian)
Yana (Russian)

Famous people named Janey

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Fictional characters named Janey

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Sibling Suggestions

Jenny Jamie Jasmine Jodie Jessica

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janey was first seen in the United States in 1884. Janey has ranked as high as #908 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Janey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janey (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	8	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1884	5
1886	9
1894	5
1898	8
1899	5
1900	7
1905	7
1906	5
1907	5
1910	5
1911	6
1912	10
1913	14
1914	19
1915	20
1916	16
1917	17
1918	14
1919	28
1920	22
1921	26
1922	18
1923	22
1924	16
1925	34
1926	26
1927	24
1928	30
1929	19
1930	14
1931	16
1932	22
1933	18
1934	33
1935	38
1936	37
1937	36
1938	43
1939	35
1940	42
1941	49
1942	46
1943	54
1944	55
1945	90
1946	97
1947	108
1948	95
1949	100
1950	86
1951	70
1952	98
1953	98
1954	83
1955	92
1956	100
1957	87
1958	60
1959	79
1960	62
1961	80
1962	69
1963	70
1964	63
1965	41
1966	49
1967	37
1968	41
1969	26
1970	27
1971	40
1972	42
1973	38
1974	27
1975	32
1976	45
1977	40
1978	41
1979	32
1980	35
1981	40
1982	41
1983	32
1984	25
1985	35
1986	30
1987	35
1988	59
1989	52
1990	58
1991	53
1992	40
1993	34
1994	53
1995	43
1996	38
1997	37
1998	38
1999	40
2000	43
2001	36
2002	47
2003	39
2004	39
2005	44
2006	48
2007	32
2008	57
2009	38
2010	33
2011	32
2012	32
2013	51
2014	43
2015	35
2016	39
2017	32
2018	28
2019	34
2020	32
2021	36
2022	38
2023	31
2024	37