Total births
40
Girls' name · since 1964
Janon
40 babies named Janon in U.S. Social Security records since 1964, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1964–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Janon is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 40 have been recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janon has been recorded 40 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1992.
- 40 total births
- 1964–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
40 girls have been named Janon since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 40
- total births
- 1964–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Janon was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Janon in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Janon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janon's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janon at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Janon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1992
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Janon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Janon's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Janon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janon? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 40 babies named Janon. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 7 births.
When was Janon most popular? ▼
Janon was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Janon been used? ▼
Janon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 29 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Janon? ▼
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 Janon's data
- Janon's decade-level peak was the 1970s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- 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 Janon
Nearby Names Like Janon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janon
Janet Girl
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Janice Girl
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Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
#776 56,881 births
Compare Janon side by side: Janon vs Janet Janon vs Janice Janon 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, 1964–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Janon: Baby Name Since 1964 - 40 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janon. 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 Janon 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.