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January

January is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is January?

Recorded births named January by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,170 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.

January's popularity over time

Babies named January per year — United States (1951–2025). United States peaked in 1978 (257/yr).

When was January popular?

January reached its peak in 1978, when it was the #1136 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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