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Janet
GirlMeaning of Janet: Scottish: 'God is gracious'
Janet is a girl's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 2679th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 3318th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2679
61 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3318
7 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
558,291
First recorded 1880 · peak 1954
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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