Janeth
Every Janeth since 1915 — 4,792 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janeth
Janeth is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,399 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 4,792 American babies have been named Janeth. Its peak came in 2003, when 175 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Janeth stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janeth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,399 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,704 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,491 |
| 2022 | 79 | #2,354 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,179 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,359 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,528 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,822 |
| 2017 | 70 | #2,533 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,397 |
| 2015 | 89 | #2,144 |
| 2014 | 88 | #2,163 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1,972 |
| 2012 | 95 | #2,036 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1,846 |
| 2010 | 83 | #2,304 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1,964 |
| 2008 | 142 | #1,599 |
| 2007 | 149 | #1,540 |
| 2006 | 170 | #1,362 |
| 2005 | 171 | #1,303 |
| 2004 | 170 | #1,267 |
| 2003 | 175 | #1,215 |
| 2002 | 170 | #1,200 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1,430 |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,438 |
| 1995 | 97 | #1,569 |
| 1990 | 86 | #1,709 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,772 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,398 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,460 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,598 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,043 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,589 |
| 1955 | 18 | #2,668 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,932 |
| 1945 | 32 | #1,429 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,997 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,492 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,904 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,688 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,268 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Janeth
- Janeth Jepkosgei Athlete · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janeth in 2025?
Janeth ranked #4,399 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janeth?
4,792 babies have been named Janeth in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janeth most popular?
Janeth peaked in 2003, when 175 newborns received the name.
Is Janeth a boy or girl name?
Janeth is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janeth rising or falling?
Janeth is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Janeth?
Well-known people named Janeth include Janeth Jepkosgei (athlete).