Boy
Jan
God is gracious
About Jan
Simplicity reaches its zenith with this understated yet powerful single-syllable name. Jan cuts through the noise of elaborate, multi-syllable choices with refreshing directness and clarity. Its brevity is its strength—there's no room for mispronunciation, no complicated spelling to explain, no awkward nicknames to navigate. This name works efficiently across cultures and languages, functioning seamlessly in international contexts. Jan suggests practicality and no-nonsense reliability, qualities that never go out of style regardless of changing trends. While some might overlook it in favor of flashier options, discerning parents recognize that Jan offers timeless appeal and unfussy elegance. It's a name that lets a person's character and accomplishments speak loudest, rather than requiring the name itself to carry the weight of identity.
Popularity of the Name Jan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | #930 | ||||
| 1932 | #945 | ||||
| 1933 | #625 | ||||
| 1934 | #469 | ||||
| 1935 | #389 | ||||
| 1936 | #332 | ||||
| 1937 | #348 | ||||
| 1938 | #308 | ||||
| 1939 | #315 | ||||
| 1940 | #299 | ||||
| 1941 | #259 | ||||
| 1942 | #263 | ||||
| 1943 | #256 | ||||
| 1944 | #247 | ||||
| 1945 | #263 | ||||
| 1946 | #266 | ||||
| 1947 | #254 | ||||
| 1948 | #257 | ||||
| 1949 | #289 | ||||
| 1950 | #267 | #198 | |||
| 1951 | #248 | ||||
| 1952 | #275 | ||||
| 1953 | #292 | #168 | |||
| 1954 | #252 | #172 | |||
| 1955 | #279 | #186 | |||
| 1956 | #331 | #190 | |||
| 1957 | #371 | #199 | |||
| 1958 | #375 | #210 | |||
| 1959 | #402 | #192 | |||
| 1960 | #412 | ||||
| 1961 | #426 | ||||
| 1962 | #464 | ||||
| 1963 | #526 | ||||
| 1964 | #536 | ||||
| 1965 | #519 | ||||
| 1966 | #536 | ||||
| 1967 | #560 | #259 | |||
| 1968 | #569 | ||||
| 1969 | #611 | #316 | |||
| 1970 | #636 | ||||
| 1971 | #693 | #291 | |||
| 1972 | #710 | #297 | |||
| 1973 | #724 | #282 | |||
| 1974 | #798 | #350 | |||
| 1975 | #848 | #242 | |||
| 1976 | #685 | ||||
| 1977 | #807 | ||||
| 1978 | #733 | ||||
| 1979 | #756 | #282 | |||
| 1980 | #824 | ||||
| 1981 | #809 | #308 | |||
| 1982 | #726 | ||||
| 1983 | #823 | ||||
| 1984 | #723 | ||||
| 1985 | #775 | ||||
| 1986 | #837 | ||||
| 1987 | #939 | ||||
| 1988 | #914 | #350 | |||
| 1990 | #911 | #308 | |||
| 2000 | #835 | #295 | #916 | ||
| 2001 | #789 | #906 | #635 | ||
| 2002 | #919 | #686 | #515 | #793 | |
| 2003 | #884 | #632 | #569 | ||
| 2004 | #776 | #758 | #371 | ||
| 2005 | #856 | #715 | #385 | ||
| 2006 | #758 | #503 | #251 | ||
| 2008 | #971 | #323 | #193 | ||
| 1997 | #865 | #655 | |||
| 1998 | #515 | #993 | |||
| 1999 | #696 | #355 | #704 | ||
| 2007 | #379 | #183 | |||
| 2009 | #296 | #163 | |||
| 2010 | #341 | #140 | |||
| 2011 | #311 | #153 | |||
| 2012 | #258 | #115 | |||
| 2013 | #254 | #121 | #840 | ||
| 2014 | #267 | #166 | |||
| 2015 | #258 | #142 | |||
| 2016 | #266 | #181 | |||
| 2017 | #231 | #166 | #915 | ||
| 2018 | #240 | #174 | |||
| 2019 | #305 | #192 | |||
| 2020 | #303 | #191 | |||
| 2021 | #360 | #277 | |||
| 2022 | #433 | #397 | |||
| 2023 | #441 | #322 | |||
| 2024 | #537 | #394 | |||
| 2025 | #652 | #374 | |||
| 1991 | #305 | #493 | |||
| 1996 | #315 | #740 | |||
| 1992 | #735 | ||||
| 1993 | #693 | ||||
| 1994 | #806 | ||||
| 1995 | #660 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jan
Names Similar to Jan
Nicknames for Jan
- J
- Johnny
Famous People Named Jan
| Jan Karski | Polish World War II resistance fighter |
| Jan Ingenhousz | Dutch scientist |
| Jan Vermeer | Dutch painter |
| Jan Hus | Czech reformer |
| Jan Smuts | South African statesman |
| Jan Nowak-Jeziorański | Polish journalist |
| Jan Pieterszoon Coen | Dutch colonial governor |
| Jan Hammer | Czech-American musician |
| Jan Długosz | Polish historian |
| Jan Ullrich | German cyclist |
| Jan Garbarek | Norwegian jazz musician |
| Jan Morris | Welsh writer |
| Jan Žižka | Bohemian military leader |
| Jan Stenerud | Norwegian-American NFL player |
| Jan Michael Vincent | American actor |
| Jan Molby | Danish footballer |
| Jan de Bont | Dutch filmmaker |
| Jan-Ove Waldner | Swedish table tennis player |
| Jan van Eyck | Flemish painter |
| Jan Brett | American author and illustrator |
Characters Named Jan
| Jan Dvorak | Marvel Comics character |
| Jan Levinson | The Office TV show |
| Jan Brady | The Brady Bunch TV show |
| Jan Di | Boys Over Flowers TV series |
| Jan Tosh | Doctor Who character |
| Jan Van Dyne | Marvel Comics character |
| Jan Valentine | Hellsing manga series |
| Jan Jansen | Baldur's Gate II video game |
| Jan Burres | Into the Wild book/movie |
| Jan Potters | Harry Potter series |
| Jan Starck | Aliens - Colonial Marines video game |
| Jan Lozinski | The West Wing TV show |
| Jan Cornet | The Skin I Live In movie |
| Jan Ors | Star Wars video game |
| Jan Van Dyck | The Mentalist TV show |
| Jan Erik Smedh | Sword of Destiny book |
| Jan Roelfs | The Hairdresser's Husband movie |
| Jan Jarmokowski | The Strain TV show |
| Jan Zelenka | Stargate Atlantis TV show |
| Jan Nyman | The Bridge TV show |