boy's name
Janek
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 84
Janek is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Janek is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2005, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Janek over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2023, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2023) | 7 |
How popular is Janek?
In 2023, Janek was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Janek is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Janek
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Janek also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Janek over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Janek
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Janek — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Janek
How popular is the name Janek?
In 2023, Janek was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Janek a girl's or a boy's name?
Janek is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Janek?
Janek has 2 syllables.
When was Janek most popular?
Janek peaked in 2005, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.