unisex name
Jannik
YAN-ik (German)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 110
Jannik is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 50% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1950, when 10 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1927.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jannik Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 15 |
How Popular Is Jannik?
In 1966, Jannik was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Jannik Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jannik
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jannik Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jannik over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jannik
- German YAN-ik
Sibling Names for Jannik
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jannik — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jannik
How popular is the name Jannik?
In 1966, Jannik was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Jannik a girl's or a boy's name?
Jannik is used for both girls and boys. About 50% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jannik?
Jannik has 2 syllables.
When was Jannik most popular?
Jannik peaked in 1950, when 10 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Jannik a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jannik currently ranks #8,751 in France. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.