—2024 rank
1956peak year
54,504babies named Jan since 1880
▼ 100%5-year trend
Jan popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Jan mean?
A short form of Janet, Janice or Jane, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. A standalone favorite in mid-twentieth-century America.
OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Jan
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Famous Jans
Spellings & variants
JaneJaneyJanice
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