Janney
- US rank
- #5,410
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,093 in 2013
23 babies were named Janney in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,214 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Janney you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 69,930 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Janney, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Janney would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJanney first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2013, when it ranked #1,093. Today it's #5,410, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJanney has slipped 3,214 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,410. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Janney
Janney is a girl name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ney”. US birth records list Janney for girls from 1947 to 2025, in 19 of those 79 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #1,093 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,410, with 23 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,071,429 girls |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 819,672 girls |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,199 girls |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,283 girls |
Other spellings of Janney
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Janney
What is the origin of the name Janney?
Janney has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Janney a boy or girl name?
Janney is a girl name.
How popular is the name Janney?
Janney ranked #5,410 for US girls in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#1,093).