Janus
Pronunciation: [ j-AYN-uhs ]
Janus is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,485 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Janus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 78 babies have been named Janus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,485 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,485
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Janus is also used as a boy name, ranked #32035.
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About the Name Janus
Janus is a girl name .
Is Janus a boy or girl name? Janus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,485 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,035. Janus is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janus is currently ranked #23,485 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janus include Jan, Jay, and Janie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis