Jani: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#7,644

among girls · ↓257 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Jani

How common

1 in 114,805

girls born in 2025

Peak year

1960

71 babies

All-time total

1,743

#5,346 all-time among girls

First recorded

1943

in Social Security records

Jani popularity over time

1,743 babies have been named Jani since 1943, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	57	–	57	6	–	#2,913
1950s	298	–	298	30	+423%	#1,442
1960s	370	–	370	37	+24%	#1,306
1970s	207	–	207	21	-44%	#2,591
1980s	134	–	134	13	-35%	#4,212
1990s	180	19	199	20	+49%	#4,253
2000s	223	53	276	28	+39%	#4,863
2010s	119	12	131	13	-53%	#5,523
2020s (to 2025)	71	–	71	12	-10%	#6,518

The story of Jani

Jani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,644 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1943, 1,743 American babies have been named Jani. Its peak came in 1960, when 71 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Jani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jani?

The median living Jani is about 46 years old; half are between 23 and 63. An estimated 1,600 people named Jani are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jani year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	14	#7,644	–	–
2024	15	#7,387	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	14	#7,795	–	–
2021	18	#6,518	–	–
2020	10	#9,843	–	–
2019	10	#10,051	5	#12,966
2018	6	#14,566	–	–
2017	10	#10,268	–	–
2016	24	#5,523	–	–
2015	5	#17,575	–	–
2014	11	#9,800	–	–
2013	9	#11,387	–	–
2012	14	#8,395	–	–
2011	13	#8,844	7	#10,079
2010	17	#7,331	–	–
2009	21	#6,411	5	#13,276
2008	20	#6,668	6	#11,677
2007	23	#5,976	–	–
2006	29	#4,879	–	–
2005	17	#6,963	6	#10,657
2004	27	#4,863	10	#7,211
2003	25	#5,010	9	#7,507
2002	23	#5,156	6	#9,922
2001	20	#5,678	11	#6,194
2000	18	#6,058	–	–
1995	19	#5,100	–	–
1990	14	#6,255	–	–
1985	17	#4,525	–	–
1980	16	#4,596	–	–
1975	12	#4,967	–	–
1970	27	#2,668	–	–
1965	29	#2,223	–	–
1960	71	#1,306	–	–
1955	33	#1,858	–	–
1950	9	#3,795	–	–
1945	6	#4,248	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	–	–	–	–
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1910	–	–	–	–
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1900	–	–	–	–
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1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Jani

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Jani Lane American rock singer (1964–2011) Contemporary
2 Jani Beg Khan of the Golden Horde from 1342 to 1357 1300–1357 · Medieval
3 Jani Sievinen Finnish swimmer b. 1974 · Contemporary
4 Jani Soininen Finnish ski jumper b. 1972 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jani, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jani?

The median living Jani is about 46 years old. Half of all living Janis are between 23 and 63 years old.

How many people named Jani are alive today?

An estimated 1,600 people named Jani are alive in the United States, based on 1,743 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Jani in 2025?

Jani ranked #7,644 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jani?

1,743 babies have been named Jani in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jani most popular?

Jani peaked in 1960, when 71 newborns received the name.

Is Jani a boy or girl name?

Jani is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 95% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jani rising or falling?

Jani is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Jani?

Well-known people named Jani include Jani Lane (musician), Jani Beg (politician), Jani Sievinen (swimmer).

Names like Jani

Names that sound and feel close to Jani: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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