Janina
Every Janina since 1911 — 2,929 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janina
Janina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,120 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 2,929 American babies have been named Janina. Its peak came in 1980, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Janina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,120 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,388 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,520 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,085 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,519 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,228 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,851 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,326 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,034 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,109 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,102 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,699 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,937 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,334 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,246 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,047 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,979 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,023 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,737 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,399 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,015 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,643 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,715 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,023 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,367 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,768 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,856 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,268 |
| 1985 | 51 | #2,087 |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,534 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,479 |
| 1970 | 36 | #2,214 |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,043 |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,165 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,580 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,601 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,523 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,073 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,276 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,867 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,778 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,211 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Janina
- Janina Lewandowska Pilot · 1908–1940
- Janina Gavankar Actor · b. 1980
- Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya Athlete · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janina in 2025?
Janina ranked #9,120 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janina?
2,929 babies have been named Janina in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janina most popular?
Janina peaked in 1980, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Janina a boy or girl name?
Janina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janina rising or falling?
Janina has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Janina?
Well-known people named Janina include Janina Lewandowska (pilot), Janina Gavankar (actor), Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya (athlete).