Janis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latvian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Janis means 'Yahweh is gracious' and is a popular Latvian name.
Meaning of the Name Janis
Janis is a Latvian variation of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It is commonly used in Latvia and other Baltic countries. Janis is a popular name in Latvian folklore and is associated with strength and resilience. It is often given to baby boys as a symbol of hope and good fortune.
Popularity of the Name Janis
The popularity for the name Janis peaked in popularity in the year 1947 with 3,205 births, which ranked number 206 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Janis had the most female births in 1947 with 3,205, which ranked number 108 out of 6,104 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1947 with 12, which ranked number 2,251 out of 4,267 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Janis has declined sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 15 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among females, Janis has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 10 births, a decline of -44.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Janis
- 20 Year Trend of Janis: -65.91%
- 10 Year Trend of Janis: -16.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Janis: -44.44%
Popularity of Janis by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Janis. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Janis in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Janis is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Janis
- Total Births of Janis: 15 (-1.81%)
- Female Births of Janis: 9 (-5.71%)
Given the downward trend of Janis over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Janis have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.71%.