Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1991
Janak
15 babies named Janak in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1991–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Janak since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janak has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2002.
- 15 total births
- 1991–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Janak since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 15
- total births
- 1991–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Janak was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
5 babies were named Janak in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Janak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janak's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded.
Janak at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Janak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2002
- Peak year (1991)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Janak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Janak's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Janak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janak? ▼
15 babies have been named Janak since 1991. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1991 with 5 births.
When was Janak most popular? ▼
Janak was most popular in the 1990s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Janak been used? ▼
Janak has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 12 years of data through 2002.
What names are similar to Janak? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jan, Jansen, Janet, Janson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Janak's data
- Janak's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Janak
Nearby Names Like Janak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janak
Jan Boy
#2191 22,403 births
Jansen Boy
#2850 2,124 births
Janet Boy
1,515 births
Janson Boy
#4740 1,170 births
Jancarlos Boy
#7436 1,161 births
Compare Janak side by side: Janak vs Jan Janak vs Jansen Janak vs Janet
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Janak: Baby Name Since 1991 - 15 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janak. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Janak draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.