Janett
Every Janett since 1911 — 3,542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janett
Janett is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,452 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 3,542 American babies have been named Janett. Its peak came in 1991, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Janett stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,452 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,627 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,322 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,262 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,939 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,108 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,308 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,369 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,866 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,447 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,690 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,312 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,978 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,437 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,783 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,620 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,632 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,322 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,978 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,214 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,387 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,111 |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,640 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,448 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,455 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,253 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,073 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,355 |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,012 |
| 1960 | 54 | #1,511 |
| 1955 | 62 | #1,282 |
| 1950 | 52 | #1,279 |
| 1945 | 44 | #1,199 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,562 |
| 1935 | 40 | #1,109 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,249 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,328 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,316 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,002 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janett in 2025?
Janett ranked #12,452 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janett?
3,542 babies have been named Janett in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janett most popular?
Janett peaked in 1991, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Janett a boy or girl name?
Janett is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janett rising or falling?
Janett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.