Janet Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAN-it / /ˈdʒænɪt/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: diminutive of Jane
Historical & Cultural Background
Janet is derived from the name Jane, which has roots in Hebrew. It became popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen fluctuations in popularity over the centuries. Janet has been traditionally used as a feminine name, though it can be adapted for boys in modern contexts.
Trend Summary
Janet has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jan
- Janny
International Variants
- Giovanna (Italian)
- Yana (Slavic)
Famous people named Janet
Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her influence in pop music.
Janet Reno was the first woman to serve as Attorney General of the United States.
Janet Leigh was an American actress famous for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'.
Janet Yellen is an American economist who served as the Chair of the Federal Reserve.
Fictional characters named Janet
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janet was first seen in the United States in 1917. Janet has ranked as high as #893 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Janet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janet (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 30 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1937 | 42 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1940 | 39 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 46 |
| 1944 | 36 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 30 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 25 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 35 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 |