Declining since 2014, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Janney since 1947
Babies named Janney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 668 |
| 2020s | 333 |
Meaning & origin
Janney is a rare and modern given name, first appearing in U.S. records in 1947. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, though it has never been common. In 2025, it ranked 5,410, with approximately 1 in 69,881 newborns receiving the name. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2014, suggesting it remains an uncommon choice. Janney is most frequently given in California and Texas. Its etymology is unclear; it may be a variant of Janie or a transfer of the English surname Janney. As a distinctive and rare name, Janney offers a contemporary sound with a familiar feel.
Janney is a modern given name that likely originated as a variant of Janie, a diminutive of Jane, or as a surname used as a first name. The surname Janney is of English origin, possibly derived from a pet form of John. As a given name, it has been in sporadic use since the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Janney is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Janny
Sibling names for Janney
Names that share Janney's style, for a brother or sister.
