Janson
2 countries#5399 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Janson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,170 births recorded 1958–2025 · currently #5399 · peaked in 2016 with 35 births
Most common in: California, Kentucky, Texas, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 1997–1998 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1997–1998 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Janson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #5661 | ↓358 |
| 2008 | #4044 | ↑1617 |
| 2009 | #3831 | ↑213 |
| 2010 | #5251 | ↓1420 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↑268 |
| 2012 | #4003 | ↑980 |
| 2013 | #4981 | ↓978 |
| 2014 | #6632 | ↓1651 |
| 2015 | #5289 | ↑1343 |
| 2016 | #3230 | ↑2059 |
| 2017 | #3993 | ↓763 |
| 2018 | #3993 | — |
| 2019 | #3636 | ↑357 |
| 2020 | #4426 | ↓790 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↓1136 |
| 2022 | #4184 | ↑1378 |
| 2023 | #4343 | ↓159 |
| 2024 | #4701 | ↓358 |
| 2025 | #5399 | ↓698 |
Frequently asked questions about Janson
Is Janson a popular name?
Yes — Janson currently ranks #5399 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Janson more common for boys or girls?
Janson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Janson most popular?
Janson peaked in 2016 in United States, with 35 recorded births that year.
Is Janson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Janson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3944 in 1958 to #5399 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Janson?
At least 1,176 babies have been recorded with the name Janson across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Janson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Janson appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Janson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Janson include Jaret.
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