Janson
Every Janson since 1958 — 1,170 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janson
Janson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,487 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 1,170 American babies have been named Janson. Its peak came in 2016, when 35 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 Janson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,487 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,772 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,394 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,226 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,645 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,478 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,668 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,048 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,035 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,256 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,821 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,057 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,071 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,350 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,864 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,082 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,767 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,401 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,763 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,688 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,895 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,497 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,368 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,576 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,648 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,110 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,546 |
| 1980 | 24 | #2,184 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,102 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,470 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,162 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janson in 2025?
Janson ranked #5,487 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janson?
1,170 babies have been named Janson in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janson most popular?
Janson peaked in 2016, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Janson a boy or girl name?
Janson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janson rising or falling?
Janson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.