Total births
410
Girls' name · since 1933
Jannis
Since 1933, U.S. Social Security records show 410 babies named Jannis, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 410
- total births
- 1933–2009
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
410 girls have been named Jannis since 1933, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Jannis has 410 recorded births among girls since 1933, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 2009.
- 410 total births
- 1933–2009 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
410 girls have been named Jannis since 1933, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2009.
- 410
- total births
- 1933–2009
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jannis was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
25 babies were named Jannis in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Jannis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jannis splits its recorded history at 1952: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jannis at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1933
Jannis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–2009
- Peak year (1947)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Jannis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Jannis's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jannis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
55 births
- 1940s
1940s
134 births
- 1950s
1950s
129 births
- 1960s
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 134 births (33% of all-time use).
Jannis by state
Where Jannis concentrates geographically, total births since 1933
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.2% |
Illinois share of Jannis's total US births 1.5%
Even split
6 of 410 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jannis? ▼
Since 1933, Social Security records show 410 babies named Jannis. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 25 births.
When was Jannis most popular? ▼
Jannis was most popular in the 1940s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Jannis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jannis are Illinois (6 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Jannis been used? ▼
Records for Jannis go back to 1933, giving 77 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Jannis? ▼
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 Jannis's data
- Jannis's decade-level peak was the 1940s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Janniss (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Jannis
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jannis
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Compare Jannis side by side: Jannis vs Janet Jannis vs Janice Jannis vs Jane
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1933–2009 (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. "Jannis: Baby Name Since 1933 - 410 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jannis. 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 Jannis 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 June 2026.