Total births
284
Boys' name · since 1975
Janmichael
Janmichael has 284 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 284
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
284 boys have been named Janmichael since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Janmichael has 284 recorded births among boys since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2021.
- 284 total births
- 1975–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
284 boys have been named Janmichael since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 284
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Janmichael was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
29 babies were named Janmichael in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Janmichael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janmichael's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janmichael at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Janmichael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2021
- Peak year (1985)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Janmichael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Janmichael's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Janmichael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 57
1970s
57 births
- 1980s
1980s
165 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 165 births (58% of all-time use).
Janmichael by state
Where Janmichael concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 10.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.8% |
California share of Janmichael's total US births 10.6%
Even split
30 of 284 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janmichael? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 284 babies named Janmichael. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 29 births.
When was Janmichael most popular? ▼
Janmichael was most popular in the 1980s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Janmichael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janmichael are California (30 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Janmichael been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Janmichael since 1975 -- 47 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Janmichael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jan, Jansen, Janet, Janson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Janmichael's data
- Janmichael's decade-level peak was the 1980s (165 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Janmichaels (30 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 Janmichael
Nearby Names Like Janmichael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janmichael
Jan Boy
#2191 22,403 births
Jansen Boy
#2850 2,124 births
Janet Boy
1,515 births
Janson Boy
#4740 1,170 births
Jancarlos Boy
#7436 1,161 births
Compare Janmichael side by side: Janmichael vs Jan Janmichael vs Jansen Janmichael vs Janet
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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, 1975–2021 (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. "Janmichael: Baby Name Since 1975 - 284 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janmichael. 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 Janmichael 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.