Total births
322
Girls' name · since 1984
Janesa
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 322 babies named Janesa, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 322
- total births
- 1984–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Janesa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 322 recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janesa has been recorded 322 times among girls since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2018.
- 322 total births
- 1984–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
322 girls have been named Janesa since 1984, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 322
- total births
- 1984–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Janesa was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
20 babies were named Janesa in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Janesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Janesa's full recorded timeline at 2001, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1984, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Janesa at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Janesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2018
- Peak year (2007)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Janesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Janesa's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Janesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
- 1990s
1990s
111 births
- 2000s
2000s
126 births
- 2010s 46
2010s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 126 births (39% of all-time use).
Janesa by state
Where Janesa concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.9% |
California share of Janesa's total US births 1.9%
6 of 322 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janesa? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 322 babies named Janesa. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 20 births.
When was Janesa most popular? ▼
Janesa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Janesa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janesa are California (6 births).
How long has the name Janesa been used? ▼
Records for Janesa go back to 1984, giving 35 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Janesa? ▼
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 Janesa's data
- Janesa's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (126 total births) through the 2010s (46) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Janesas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Janesa
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janesa
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Compare Janesa side by side: Janesa vs Janet Janesa vs Janice Janesa 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, 1984–2018 (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. "Janesa: Baby Name Since 1984 - 322 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janesa. 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 Janesa 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.