Total births
440
Girls' name · since 1985
Janneth
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 440 babies named Janneth, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 440
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Janneth is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 440 have been recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janneth has been recorded 440 times among girls since 1985, 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 1985 to 2023.
- 440 total births
- 1985–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
440 girls have been named Janneth since 1985, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 440
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Janneth was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
24 babies were named Janneth in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Janneth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janneth's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2022, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janneth at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Janneth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2023
- Peak year (2002)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Janneth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Janneth's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Janneth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
144 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
72 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 180 births (41% of all-time use).
Janneth by state
Where Janneth concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 118 | 26.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 58 | 13.2% |
California share of Janneth's total US births 26.8%
Even split
118 of 440 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janneth? ▼
Janneth has been given to 440 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 24 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Janneth most popular? ▼
Janneth was most popular in the 2000s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Janneth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janneth are California (118 births), Texas (58 births).
How long has the name Janneth been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Janneth since 1985 -- 39 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Janneth? ▼
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 Janneth's data
- Janneth's decade-level peak was the 2000s (180 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Janneths (118 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 Janneth
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janneth
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Compare Janneth side by side: Janneth vs Janet Janneth vs Janice Janneth 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, 1985–2023 (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. "Janneth: Baby Name Since 1985 - 440 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janneth. 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 Janneth 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.