Jahn
Pronunciation: [ j-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jahn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 375 babies have been named Jahn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jahn is past its peak , currently ranked #20,358 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,358
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Latin origin
"olive tree; symbol of peace and wisdom"
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Hebrew (via American) origin
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#20,439 in US
Old Norse origin
"eagle"
#20,259 in US
Germanic origin
"glory of the homeland"
#20,323 in US
Germanic origin
"24-hour period"
#20,203 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"dark river, dark stream"
#20,351 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis