Janny Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAN-ee / /ˈdʒæni/English; diminutive of Jane
Meaning
God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Janny is often considered a diminutive form of the name Jane, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Jane has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Diminutive forms like Janny are commonly used as affectionate or informal versions of longer names.
Trend Summary
Janny has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often appearing as a less common variant of Jane.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jan
- Janne
International Variants
- Gianna (Italian)
- Yana (Slavic)
Famous people named Janny
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Fictional characters named Janny
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janny was first seen in the United States in 1946. Janny has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Janny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janny (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |