Girl
Janet
God is gracious
About Janet
Janet represents classic sensibility and enduring appeal. This name has graced generations of accomplished women, carrying with it a sense of reliability and substance. There's an honesty to Janet—it's straightforward, unpretentious, and genuinely beautiful in its simplicity. The name doesn't rely on elaborate styling or trendy modifications; it stands confidently on its own merits. Janet works in any professional setting while remaining warm and personal in social contexts. It's a name that has weathered changing fashions and emerged still strong, still relevant. Parents choosing Janet often value tradition, stability, and proven worth over fleeting trends. The name's two syllables create a satisfying completeness, neither too brief nor overly elaborate. Janet is thoroughly itself, requiring no embellishment.
Popularity of the Name Janet
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #299 | ||||
| 1881 | #294 | ||||
| 1882 | #297 | ||||
| 1883 | #272 | ||||
| 1884 | #308 | ||||
| 1885 | #294 | ||||
| 1886 | #278 | ||||
| 1887 | #281 | ||||
| 1888 | #284 | ||||
| 1889 | #327 | ||||
| 1890 | #287 | ||||
| 1891 | #269 | ||||
| 1892 | #308 | ||||
| 1893 | #318 | ||||
| 1894 | #293 | ||||
| 1895 | #302 | ||||
| 1896 | #290 | ||||
| 1897 | #279 | ||||
| 1898 | #277 | ||||
| 1899 | #337 | ||||
| 1900 | #326 | #63 | |||
| 1901 | #288 | #60 | |||
| 1902 | #294 | #52 | |||
| 1903 | #289 | #70 | |||
| 1904 | #278 | #66 | |||
| 1905 | #263 | #79 | |||
| 1906 | #282 | #69 | |||
| 1907 | #238 | #82 | |||
| 1908 | #226 | #70 | |||
| 1909 | #232 | #71 | |||
| 1910 | #217 | #66 | |||
| 1911 | #186 | #74 | |||
| 1912 | #177 | #67 | |||
| 1913 | #162 | #85 | |||
| 1914 | #163 | #58 | |||
| 1915 | #158 | #80 | |||
| 1916 | #142 | #81 | |||
| 1917 | #136 | #75 | |||
| 1918 | #129 | #84 | |||
| 1919 | #126 | #84 | |||
| 1920 | #124 | #83 | |||
| 1921 | #124 | #81 | |||
| 1922 | #129 | #74 | |||
| 1923 | #121 | #74 | |||
| 1924 | #118 | #98 | |||
| 1925 | #111 | #94 | |||
| 1926 | #110 | #91 | |||
| 1927 | #111 | #81 | |||
| 1928 | #95 | #63 | |||
| 1929 | #82 | #78 | |||
| 1930 | #53 | #60 | |||
| 1931 | #45 | #46 | |||
| 1932 | #35 | #34 | |||
| 1933 | #25 | #24 | |||
| 1934 | #21 | #23 | |||
| 1935 | #22 | #22 | |||
| 1936 | #21 | #19 | |||
| 1937 | #18 | #21 | |||
| 1938 | #16 | #21 | |||
| 1939 | #17 | #19 | |||
| 1940 | #19 | #18 | |||
| 1941 | #18 | #21 | |||
| 1942 | #19 | #21 | |||
| 1943 | #20 | #21 | |||
| 1944 | #21 | #22 | |||
| 1945 | #20 | #20 | |||
| 1946 | #21 | #24 | |||
| 1947 | #23 | #24 | |||
| 1948 | #24 | #25 | |||
| 1949 | #23 | #26 | |||
| 1950 | #18 | #23 | |||
| 1951 | #19 | #22 | |||
| 1952 | #19 | #23 | |||
| 1953 | #19 | #22 | |||
| 1954 | #19 | #19 | |||
| 1955 | #20 | #22 | |||
| 1956 | #21 | #29 | |||
| 1957 | #23 | #29 | |||
| 1958 | #28 | #32 | |||
| 1959 | #28 | #32 | |||
| 1960 | #32 | #38 | |||
| 1961 | #32 | #41 | |||
| 1962 | #35 | #54 | |||
| 1963 | #40 | #51 | |||
| 1964 | #48 | #65 | #106 | ||
| 1965 | #55 | #80 | #87 | ||
| 1966 | #57 | #79 | #87 | ||
| 1967 | #61 | #101 | #106 | ||
| 1968 | #73 | #104 | #100 | ||
| 1969 | #84 | #111 | #98 | ||
| 1970 | #96 | #136 | #111 | ||
| 1971 | #112 | #166 | #117 | ||
| 1972 | #111 | #141 | #116 | ||
| 1973 | #119 | #167 | #111 | ||
| 1974 | #130 | #200 | #147 | ||
| 1975 | #139 | #142 | #126 | ||
| 1976 | #142 | #209 | #129 | ||
| 1977 | #147 | #206 | #126 | ||
| 1978 | #159 | #210 | #134 | ||
| 1979 | #160 | #231 | #124 | ||
| 1980 | #172 | #272 | #155 | ||
| 1981 | #176 | #258 | #168 | ||
| 1982 | #182 | #238 | #158 | ||
| 1983 | #190 | #365 | #189 | ||
| 1984 | #207 | #307 | #166 | ||
| 1985 | #207 | #308 | #205 | ||
| 1986 | #214 | #350 | #176 | ||
| 1987 | #204 | #282 | #220 | ||
| 1988 | #220 | #395 | #182 | ||
| 1989 | #227 | #335 | #242 | ||
| 1990 | #223 | #235 | |||
| 1991 | #236 | #193 | #239 | #345 | |
| 1992 | #230 | #349 | #429 | ||
| 1993 | #259 | #393 | #328 | #492 | |
| 1994 | #277 | #290 | #502 | ||
| 1995 | #298 | #394 | #448 | ||
| 1996 | #338 | #407 | #570 | ||
| 1997 | #365 | #758 | #376 | #634 | |
| 1998 | #373 | #362 | #741 | ||
| 1999 | #430 | #571 | #773 | ||
| 2000 | #412 | #392 | #682 | ||
| 2001 | #412 | #549 | #860 | ||
| 2002 | #457 | #423 | #808 | ||
| 2003 | #508 | #463 | |||
| 2004 | #452 | ||||
| 2005 | #562 | ||||
| 2006 | #562 | ||||
| 2007 | #660 | ||||
| 2008 | #718 | ||||
| 2009 | #805 | ||||
| 2010 | #890 | ||||
| 2011 | #953 | ||||
| 2012 | #992 | ||||
| 2018 | #949 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Janet
Names Similar to Janet
Nicknames for Janet
- Jan
- Jane
- Nettie
- Jenny
Famous People Named Janet
| Janet Jackson | American singer and actress |
| Janet Leigh | American actress |
| Janet Yellen | American economist and former Chair of the Federal Reserve |
| Janet Evanovich | American author |
| Janet McTeer | British actress |
| Janet Napolitano | American politician and former Secretary of Homeland Security |
| Janet Gaynor | American actress |
| Janet Hubert | American actress |
| Janet Munro | British actress |
| Janet Reno | American lawyer and former Attorney General of the United States |
| Janet Suzman | South African actress |
| Janet Montgomery | British actress |
| Janet Varney | American actress and comedian |
| Janet Frame | New Zealand author |
| Janet Ellis | British television presenter and actress |
| Janet Street-Porter | British journalist and television presenter |
| Janet McFarland | Canadian journalist |
| Janet Jagan | Former President of Guyana |
| Janet Webb | Australian politician |
| Janet Mock | American writer, director, and transgender rights activist |
Characters Named Janet
| Janet Weiss | "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" |
| Janet Snakehole | "Parks and Recreation" |
| Janet Carter | "Three's Company" |
| Janet Hodgson | "The Conjuring 2" |
| Janet Fraiser | "Stargate SG-1" |
| Janet Van Dyne | Marvel Comics character - The Wasp |
| Janet Heffernan | "My Wife and Kids" |
| Janet Sterling-Kidder | "Corner Gas" |
| Janet Barch | "Daria" |
| Janet Soskice | "The West Wing" |
| Janet Stone | "Arrow" |
| Janet Ives | "Primeval" |
| Janet Baywood | "Law & Order" |
| Janet Rutherford | "Home and Away" |
| Janet Dobbs | "Hollyoaks" |
| Janet Dawkins | "The Tomorrow People" |
| Janet Drake | "Gotham" |
| Janet Taylor | "Falling Skies" |
| Janet Halliday | "Supernatural" |