unisex name
Janus
- Origin Norse
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 168
Janus is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 76% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2019 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 US data.
- Janus is a name of Norse origin.
- Peaked in 1956, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Janus over time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How popular is Janus?
In 2019, Janus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
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 Janus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Janus also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Janus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Janus
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Janus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Janus
How popular is the name Janus?
In 2019, Janus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Janus a girl's or a boy's name?
Janus is used for both girls and boys. About 76% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Janus?
Janus has 2 syllables.
When was Janus most popular?
Janus peaked in 1956, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.