Janey
3 countries#3459 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Janey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,044 births recorded 1884–2025 · currently #3459 · peaked in 1947 with 108 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Tennessee, Ohio, Oklahoma
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
171 births recorded 1975–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
111 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2003 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
60 births recorded 1975–2004 · peaked in 1977 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Janey’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3368 | — |
| 2007 | #4567 | ↓1199 |
| 2008 | #3017 | ↑1550 |
| 2009 | #4013 | ↓996 |
| 2010 | #4397 | ↓384 |
| 2011 | #4466 | ↓69 |
| 2012 | #4486 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #3166 | ↑1320 |
| 2014 | #3585 | ↓419 |
| 2015 | #4144 | ↓559 |
| 2016 | #3849 | ↑295 |
| 2017 | #4384 | ↓535 |
| 2018 | #4768 | ↓384 |
| 2019 | #4162 | ↑606 |
| 2020 | #4263 | ↓101 |
| 2021 | #4014 | ↑249 |
| 2022 | #3827 | ↑187 |
| 2023 | #4454 | ↓627 |
| 2024 | #3963 | ↑491 |
| 2025 | #3459 | ↑504 |
Frequently asked questions about Janey
Is Janey a popular name?
Yes — Janey currently ranks #3459 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Janey more common for boys or girls?
Janey is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Janey most popular?
Janey peaked in 1947 in United States, with 108 recorded births that year.
Is Janey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Janey’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1024 in 1884 to #3459 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Janey?
At least 5,215 babies have been recorded with the name Janey across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Janey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Janey appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Janey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Janey include Jadelyn, Jamiyah, Jayna, Jensyn.
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