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Jan

Pronunciation: [ j-AN ]

Girl Name #70,100 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jan is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AN.

Parents who love the name Jan often also consider Jane, Janie, Janet .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,100
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Jan is also used as a boy name, ranked #2213.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jan

Is Jan a boy or girl name?
Jan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70100. As a boy name, it is ranked #2213. Jan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Jan?
Jan is pronounced j-AN.
How popular is the name Jan?
Jan is currently ranked #70100 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Jan a common or rare name?
Jan is an uncommon name, ranked #70100 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jan

Jan is a girl name .

Is Jan a boy or girl name? Jan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,100 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,213. Jan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jan is currently ranked #70,100 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jan include Jane, Janelle, Janiyah, Jana, Janae . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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