Janssen

Q: How popular is the name Janssen?

Janssen is ranked #17768 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-ANS-uhn ]

Boy Name #17,768 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janssen is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-ANS-uhn.

Popularity Over Time

#17,768

Current Rank

Peaked 1964 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,768
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Jansen #2836 Janson #4740

Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie Jansie

Middle Name Ideas

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Janssen Andrew

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Janssen Angel

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Janssen Jayden

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Janssen Bennett

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Janssen Dominic

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Janssen Adriel

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Janssen Damian

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Janssen Charles

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Janssen Brooks

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Janssen Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janssen

Is Janssen a boy or girl name?

Janssen is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Janssen?

Janssen is pronounced j-ANS-uhn.

How popular is the name Janssen?

Janssen is currently ranked #17768 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Janssen?

Common nicknames for Janssen include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Jansie.

Is Janssen a common or rare name?

Janssen is an uncommon name, ranked #17768 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Janssen

Janssen is a boy name .

Janssen is currently ranked #17,768 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Janssen include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Jansie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Janssen include Jansen, Janson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.