Total births
89
Girls' name · since 1981
Janeese
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 89 babies named Janeese, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 89
- total births
- 1981–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Janeese sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 89 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Janeese recorded 89 times among girls since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2009.
- 89 total births
- 1981–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
89 girls have been named Janeese since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 89
- total births
- 1981–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Janeese was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
13 babies were named Janeese in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Janeese's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janeese splits its recorded history at 1994: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janeese at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Janeese popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2009
- Peak year (1985)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Janeese by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Janeese's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Janeese births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
39 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 39 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janeese? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 89 babies named Janeese. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 13 births.
When was Janeese most popular? ▼
Janeese was most popular in the 1990s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Janeese been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Janeese since 1981 -- 29 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Janeese? ▼
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 Janeese's data
- Janeese's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (39 total births) through the 2000s (30) -- 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 Janeese
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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, 1981–2009 (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. "Janeese: Baby Name Since 1981 - 89 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janeese. 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 Janeese 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.