Holding steady.
Popularity of Janit since 1939
Babies named Janit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Janit is a rare and mysterious name in the United States. First recorded in 1939, it saw its peak year in 1945 but has never ranked in the top 1000, making it exceptionally uncommon. The trajectory of its usage has been stable, with almost no fluctuation over the decades. Given the lack of data on its one-in-N rate and top states, Janit appears to be a name that was used sporadically, possibly as a creative variant of Janet or as an invented name. Its obscurity makes it a unique choice for parents seeking a name with no historical baggage or cultural associations.
Janit does not have a well-established etymology. It may be a modern coinage or a variant of Janet, which derives from Jane, the feminine form of John. The name has seen very limited use in the United States, with a peak in 1945 but never achieving widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Janit
Names that share Janit's style, for a brother or sister.
