Janney
Every Janney since 1947 — 1,029 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janney
Janney is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,472 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 1,029 American babies have been named Janney. Its peak came in 2013, when 224 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Janney stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janney year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,472 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,919 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,492 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,246 |
| 2021 | 95 | #2,034 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,207 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,972 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,629 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,913 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,946 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,192 |
| 2014 | 128 | #1,662 |
| 2013 | 224 | #1,093 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,207 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,659 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,051 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,798 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,574 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janney in 2025?
Janney ranked #5,472 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janney?
1,029 babies have been named Janney in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janney most popular?
Janney peaked in 2013, when 224 newborns received the name.
Is Janney a boy or girl name?
Janney is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janney rising or falling?
Janney is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.