Total births
1,111
Girls' name · since 1935
Janese
Janese has 1,111 recorded births since 1935 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,111
- total births
- 1935–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Janese is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,111 have been recorded since 1935.
Social Security Administration records show Janese recorded 1,111 times among girls since 1935, 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 1935 to 2018.
- 1,111 total births
- 1935–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,111 girls have been named Janese since 1935, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 1,111
- total births
- 1935–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Janese was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
35 babies were named Janese in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Janese's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janese splits its recorded history at 1979: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1942 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janese at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Janese popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–2018
- Peak year (1961)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Janese by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Janese's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Janese births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 46
1940s
46 births
- 1950s
1950s
166 births
- 1960s
1960s
190 births
- 1970s
1970s
161 births
- 1980s
1980s
199 births
- 1990s
1990s
168 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s 58
2010s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 199 births (18% of all-time use).
How Janese compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Janese's total volume
Janese vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Janese by state
Where Janese concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Janese's total US births 0.5%
Even split
6 of 1,111 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janese? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 1,111 babies named Janese. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 35 births.
When was Janese most popular? ▼
Janese was most popular in the 1980s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Janese most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janese are Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Janese been used? ▼
Records for Janese go back to 1935, giving 84 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Janese? ▼
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 Janese's data
- Janese's decade-level peak was the 1980s (199 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Janeses (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Janese
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janese
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Janie Girl
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Janelle Girl
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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, 1935–2018 (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. "Janese: Baby Name Since 1935 - 1,111 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janese. 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 Janese 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.