NAME PROFILE
Janie
Janie is a friendly diminutive of Jane, meaning 'God is gracious.' it carries a legacy of mid-century approachability and suggests a person who is loyal, social, and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 75,874 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 21%FL — 20%GA — 20%NC — 19%TN — 19%
Notable People
Janie Fricke (Singer) · Janie Hendrix (Producer) · Janie Dee (Actress) · Janie Bradford (Songwriter) · Janie Taylor (Dancer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Jan
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