Janie
Pronunciation: [ j-AYN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 134 babies have been named Janie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,009 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,009
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Janie
Janie is a boy name .
Is Janie a boy or girl name? Janie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,009 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,540. Janie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janie is currently ranked #38,009 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janie include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janie include Janiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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