Total births
155
Girls' name · since 1971
Jandi
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 155 babies named Jandi, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 155
- total births
- 1971–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Jandi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 155 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jandi has been recorded 155 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1996.
- 155 total births
- 1971–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
155 girls have been named Jandi since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 155
- total births
- 1971–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Jandi was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
13 babies were named Jandi in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Jandi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jandi's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jandi at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jandi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1996
- Peak year (1990)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Jandi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jandi's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Jandi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 93 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jandi? ▼
155 babies have been named Jandi since 1971. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1990 with 13 births.
When was Jandi most popular? ▼
Jandi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Jandi been used? ▼
Jandi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 26 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Jandi? ▼
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 Jandi's data
- Jandi's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (93 total births) through the 1990s (36) -- 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 Jandi
Nearby Names Like Jandi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jandi
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 Jandi side by side: Jandi vs Janet Jandi vs Janice Jandi 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, 1971–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jandi: Baby Name Since 1971 - 155 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jandi. 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 Jandi 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.