Janise
Every Janise since 1933 — 2,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janise
Janise is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,332 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 2,084 American babies have been named Janise. Its peak came in 1953, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Janise stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janise year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,332 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,208 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,163 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,217 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,845 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,092 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,692 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,179 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,680 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,939 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,992 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,845 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,484 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,732 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,669 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,784 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,728 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,964 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,649 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,313 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,549 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,056 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,460 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,296 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,582 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,034 |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,089 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,833 |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,736 |
| 1965 | 22 | #2,629 |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,906 |
| 1955 | 53 | #1,375 |
| 1950 | 32 | #1,661 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,655 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,493 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janise in 2025?
Janise ranked #11,332 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janise?
2,084 babies have been named Janise in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janise most popular?
Janise peaked in 1953, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Janise a boy or girl name?
Janise is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janise rising or falling?
Janise is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.