Total births
121
Girls' name · since 1953
Janiene
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 121 babies named Janiene, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 121
- total births
- 1953–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
121 girls have been named Janiene since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Janiene recorded 121 times among girls since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1982.
- 121 total births
- 1953–1982 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
121 girls have been named Janiene since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1982.
- 121
- total births
- 1953–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Janiene was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
11 babies were named Janiene in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Janiene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janiene splits its recorded history at 1967: 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 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janiene at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Janiene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1982
- Peak year (1969)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Janiene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Janiene's strongest decade.
53 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Janiene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
22 births
- 1960s
1960s
53 births
- 1970s
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 53 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janiene? ▼
Janiene has been given to 121 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 11 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Janiene most popular? ▼
Janiene was most popular in the 1960s decade with 53 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
How long has the name Janiene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Janiene since 1953 -- 30 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Janiene? ▼
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 Janiene's data
- Janiene's decade-level peak was the 1960s (53 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Janiene
Nearby Names Like Janiene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janiene
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 Janiene side by side: Janiene vs Janet Janiene vs Janice Janiene vs Jane
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1953–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Janiene: Baby Name Since 1953 - 121 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janiene. 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 Janiene 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.