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Jan
UnisexMeaning of Jan: Dutch: 'God is gracious'
Jan is a unisex name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3008th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3008
52 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
76,934
First recorded 1902 · peak 1954
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
29% boys · 71% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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