girl's name
Janlyn
JAN-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 26
Janlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Janlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Janlyn?
In 1986, Janlyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Janlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Janlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Janlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Janlyn
- English JAN-lin
Sibling Names for Janlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Janlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Janlyn
How popular is the name Janlyn?
In 1986, Janlyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Janlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Janlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Janlyn?
Janlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Janlyn most popular?
Janlyn peaked in 1949, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.