Total births
147
Boys' name · since 1964
Janos
Janos has 147 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1969 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 147
- total births
- 1964–2019
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Janos sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 147 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Janos recorded 147 times among boys since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2019.
- 147 total births
- 1964–2019 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
147 boys have been named Janos since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2019.
- 147
- total births
- 1964–2019
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Janos was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
8 babies were named Janos in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Janos's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janos's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janos at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Janos popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2019
- Peak year (1969)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Janos by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Janos's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Janos births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s
1970s
45 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
40 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 8
2010s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 45 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janos? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 147 babies named Janos. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 8 births.
When was Janos most popular? ▼
Janos was most popular in the 1970s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
How long has the name Janos been used? ▼
Janos has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 56 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Janos? ▼
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 Janos's data
- Janos's decade-level peak was the 1970s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2010s -- 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 Janos
Nearby Names Like Janos
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janos
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 Janos side by side: Janos vs Jan Janos vs Jansen Janos 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, 1964–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Janos: Baby Name Since 1964 - 147 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janos. 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 Janos 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.