Janson Boy

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAN-sun / /ˈdʒæn.sən/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: son of Jan; Hebrew: God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Janson is often considered a patronymic surname derived from the name Jan, which is a variant of John. The name has roots in English-speaking countries and has been used as a given name since the 20th century. It reflects a trend in naming practices where surnames are adopted as first names. The Hebrew meaning connects it to a broader tradition of names that emphasize divine grace.

Trend Summary

Janson has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

JansenJasonJaceJaxonJanJovian

Variants

  • Janssen
  • Janson

International Variants

  • Jansen (Dutch)
  • Jansonius (Latin)

Famous people named Janson

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Fictional characters named Janson

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Sibling Suggestions

JacksonJasperJaredJordanJettJonah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janson was first seen in the United States in 1958. Janson has ranked as high as #1388 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Kentucky, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Janson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janson (2024)

StateBirthsShare
KY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19585
19655
19686
19697
19706
19715
197219
19739
19749
19758
197620
197716
197815
197929
198024
198114
198233
198314
198417
198520
198616
198721
198824
198916
199020
199118
199219
199319
199432
199528
199625
199720
199830
199931
200023
200118
200225
200322
200425
200525
200616
200715
200825
200927
201017
201118
201225
201318
201412
201517
201635
201726
201826
201930
202022
202116
202225
202324
202421