Total births
58
Girls' name · since 1962
Janalynn
58 babies named Janalynn in U.S. Social Security records since 1962, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 58
- total births
- 1962–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
58 girls have been named Janalynn since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Janalynn recorded 58 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2009.
- 58 total births
- 1962–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
58 girls have been named Janalynn since 1962, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 58
- total births
- 1962–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Janalynn was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
9 babies were named Janalynn in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Janalynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janalynn's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janalynn at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Janalynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2009
- Peak year (2009)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Janalynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Janalynn's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Janalynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
23 births
- 2000s
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 23 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janalynn? ▼
58 babies have been named Janalynn since 1962. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 2009 with 9 births.
When was Janalynn most popular? ▼
Janalynn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Janalynn been used? ▼
Janalynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 48 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Janalynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Janet, Janice, Jane, Janie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Janalynn's data
- Janalynn's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 2000s (19) -- 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 Janalynn
Nearby Names Like Janalynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janalynn
Janet Girl
#2435 556,776 births
Janice Girl
#2250 406,448 births
Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
#776 56,881 births
Compare Janalynn side by side: Janalynn vs Janet Janalynn vs Janice Janalynn vs Jane
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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, 1962–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Janalynn: Baby Name Since 1962 - 58 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janalynn. 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 Janalynn 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.