Janie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-nee / /ˈdʒeɪni/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: He will be gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Janie is often considered a diminutive form of Jane, which has roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It has gained popularity as a standalone name in modern times, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Janie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jane
- Jana
- Jan
International Variants
- Gianna (Italian)
- Yana (Slavic)
- Jana (Czech)
Famous people named Janie
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Fictional characters named Janie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janie was first seen in the United States in 1914. Janie has ranked as high as #827 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Janie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janie (1942)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |