NAME PROFILE
Janet
Janet is a feminine name that means 'God is gracious.' It has a classic charm and evokes a sense of warmth and kindness, often associated with nurturing and supportive personalities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 558,291 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1954 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 21%TX — 20%IL — 19%WA — 18%
Notable People
Janet Jackson (Singer, *Control*) · Janet Reno (First female U.S. Attorney General) · Janet Leigh (Actress, *Psycho*) · Janet McTeer (Actress, *Tumbleweeds*) · Janet Weiss (Drummer for Sleater-Kinney)
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