Janson Boy
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
Variants
- Janssen
- Janson
International Variants
- Jansen (Dutch)
- Jansonius (Latin)
Famous people named Janson
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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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 21 |