gender neutral
Janis
God is gracious
About Janis
Bold and spirited, Janis brings to mind a free-thinking individual with an independent streak and natural confidence. The name carries a musical legacy while remaining distinctly its own.
Janis blends vintage charm with contemporary relevance, creating a perfect balance that feels both familiar and fresh.
Girls named Janis often exhibit a magnetic personality that draws others to them, combining warmth with determination and resilience.
The simplicity of the name belies its character—short yet substantial, easy to pronounce yet memorable.
Janis works beautifully across cultures and generations, never feeling tied to a particular era or trend, making it a versatile choice that ages gracefully alongside the remarkable person who bears it.
Popularity of the Name Janis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | #932 | ||
| 1917 | #937 | ||
| 1918 | #832 | ||
| 1919 | #794 | ||
| 1920 | #660 | ||
| 1921 | #715 | ||
| 1922 | #707 | ||
| 1923 | #706 | ||
| 1924 | #650 | ||
| 1925 | #620 | ||
| 1926 | #589 | ||
| 1927 | #498 | ||
| 1928 | #497 | ||
| 1929 | #438 | ||
| 1930 | #403 | ||
| 1931 | #402 | ||
| 1932 | #365 | ||
| 1933 | #331 | ||
| 1934 | #309 | ||
| 1935 | #287 | ||
| 1936 | #252 | ||
| 1937 | #226 | ||
| 1938 | #251 | ||
| 1939 | #252 | ||
| 1940 | #260 | #211 | |
| 1941 | #262 | ||
| 1942 | #257 | ||
| 1943 | #274 | ||
| 1944 | #246 | ||
| 1945 | #184 | #165 | |
| 1946 | #134 | #201 | |
| 1947 | #108 | #107 | |
| 1948 | #121 | #78 | |
| 1949 | #131 | #89 | |
| 1950 | #136 | #100 | |
| 1951 | #131 | #143 | |
| 1952 | #153 | #154 | |
| 1953 | #169 | #153 | |
| 1954 | #183 | #197 | |
| 1955 | #180 | ||
| 1956 | #157 | #274 | |
| 1957 | #213 | #234 | |
| 1958 | #245 | ||
| 1959 | #281 | #308 | |
| 1960 | #321 | ||
| 1961 | #360 | ||
| 1962 | #388 | ||
| 1963 | #377 | ||
| 1964 | #432 | ||
| 1965 | #461 | #342 | |
| 1966 | #510 | ||
| 1967 | #536 | ||
| 1968 | #567 | ||
| 1969 | #608 | ||
| 1970 | #660 | ||
| 1971 | #609 | #510 | |
| 1972 | #710 | ||
| 1973 | #804 | ||
| 1974 | #828 | #526 | |
| 1975 | #864 | #428 | |
| 1976 | #813 | ||
| 1977 | #888 | ||
| 1978 | #921 | ||
| 1979 | #920 | ||
| 1981 | #399 | ||
| 1984 | #400 | ||
| 1985 | #317 | ||
| 1987 | #461 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Janis
Names Similar to Janis
Nicknames for Janis
- Jan
- Jani
- Jannie
- Annie
- Jas
