January
Pronunciation: [ j-ANY-oo-ehr-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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January first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 2,160 babies have been named January in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, January is past its peak , currently ranked #9,638 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,638
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name January
January is a girl name .
January is currently ranked #9,638 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for January include Jan, Janu, Januy, Januie, Ary, Aryie, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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