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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Janie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Janice|Janiece
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Janie

JAY-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1541
→ Stable
#1541
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 26
Peak rank
#1465 in 2022
5yr change
+4 ranks
Birth frequency
3.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1541 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Janie

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1541

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+4 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootClassicVintage2-syllableFeminineDiminutiveMid-century charmUncommonTimeless
Character
spirited independencesouthern charmresilient heartadventurous soulquiet strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Janies

talentedauthenticexpressivepioneeringresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Janie is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1541 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +4 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1541 · rare
Janie at a Glance
Meaning:God is gracious. A diminutive form of Jane, derived from Jeanne, ultimately from the Hebrew Yohanan.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#1465 in 2022
5yr change:+4 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Janie Fricke
Country music singer
Janie Foxx
Actress
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
LucySadieMaryClaraGraceLily
Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Janie illustration
Name Intelligence
Janie · Overview
Summary

Janie is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1541 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Janie scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Vintage character
Janie carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
janie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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