Janus
M FJanus is a given name used predominantly for girls, but also given to boys (20% of births). There have been 168 people born with this name in the United States since 1880 — 127 as girls and 41 as boys. Janus gained popularity in the 1920s, peaked in 1956 and has since declined in popularity.
Popularity Over Time
Yearly Data
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |