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Jan

Jan is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Jan?

Recorded births named Jan by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	76,934 births
England & Wales since 1996	3,055 births
Ireland since 1964	746 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Jan's popularity over time

Babies named Jan per year — United States (1902–2025). United States peaked in 1954 (3,761/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (238/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2012 (62/yr).

When was Jan popular?

Jan reached its peak in 1954, when it was the #207 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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