Total births
2,138
Unisex name · since 1932
Jann
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 2,138 babies named Jann, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,138
- total births
- 1932–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Jann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,138 have been recorded since 1932.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jann has been recorded 2,138 times among girls since 1932, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1991.
- 2,138 total births
- 1932–1991 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,138 girls have been named Jann since 1932, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1991.
- 2,138
- total births
- 1932–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Jann was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
136 babies were named Jann in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Jann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jann splits its recorded history at 1960: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1956 peak of 136 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jann at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Jann popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1991
- Peak year (1956)
- 136
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Jann popularity over time - boys
143 total births recorded since 1948 (Jann as boys' name)
Jann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jann's strongest decade.
1,080 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Jann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 60
1930s
60 births
- 1940s 335
1940s
335 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,080 births
- 1960s
1960s
466 births
- 1970s 152
1970s
152 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,080 births (51% of all-time use).
How Jann 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 Jann's total volume
Jann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jann by state
Where Jann concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 200 | 9.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 71 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 69 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 65 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 63 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 60 | 2.8% |
| #7 | New York | | 51 | 2.4% |
| #8 | Utah | | 43 | 2.0% |
California share of Jann's total US births 9.4%
Even split
200 of 2,138 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Jann appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jann? ▼
Jann has been given to 2,138 babies in the U.S. since 1932, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 136 babies were born in 1956, its single highest year.
When was Jann most popular? ▼
Jann was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,080 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Jann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jann are California (200 births), Michigan (71 births), Pennsylvania (69 births).
Is Jann a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jann is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,138 births, and as a boy's name it has 143 births.
How long has the name Jann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jann since 1932 -- 60 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Jann? ▼
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 Jann's data
- Jann's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,080 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Janns (200 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 Jann
Nearby Names Like Jann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jann
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#1536 75,598 births
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Compare Jann side by side: Jann vs Janet Jann vs Janice Jann vs Jane
Related Names
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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, 1932–1991 (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. "Jann: Baby Name Since 1932 - 2,138 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jann. 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 Jann 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.