Total births
1,170
Boys' name · since 1958
Janson
Janson has 1,170 recorded births since 1958 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4740
- among boys today
- 1,170
- born since 1958
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Janson currently ranks #4740 among boys' names in America, with 1,170 babies recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janson has been recorded 1,170 times among boys since 1958, currently ranked #4740 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #4740 among boys today
- 1,170 born since 1958
- 1990s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Janson is currently the #4740 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 1,170 born since 1958, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4740
- among boys today
- 1,170
- born since 1958
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Janson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4740
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Janson was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
35 babies were named Janson in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Janson compares
1,170 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Janson's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Janson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,170 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Janson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janson splits its recorded history at 1996: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#4,740
Active since
1958
Janson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Janson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Janson's strongest decade.
242 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Janson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s
1970s
136 births
- 1980s
1980s
199 births
- 1990s
1990s
242 births
- 2000s
2000s
221 births
- 2010s
2010s
224 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 242 births (21% of all-time use).
How Janson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Janson's total volume
Janson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Janson by state
Where Janson concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Janson's total US births 1.3%
Even split
15 of 1,170 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janson? ▼
1,170 babies have been named Janson since 1958. It currently ranks #4740 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 35 births.
When was Janson most popular? ▼
Janson was most popular in the 1990s decade with 242 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Janson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janson are California (15 births), Kentucky (10 births), Texas (8 births).
How long has the name Janson been used? ▼
Records for Janson go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Janson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jan, Jansen, Janet, Jancarlos, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Janson's data
- Janson's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (242 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jansons (15 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 Janson
Nearby Names Like Janson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janson
Jan Boy
#2191 22,403 births
Jansen Boy
#2850 2,124 births
Janet Boy
1,515 births
Jancarlos Boy
#7436 1,161 births
Janice Boy
1,157 births
Compare Janson side by side: Janson vs Jan Janson vs Jansen Janson vs Janet
Related Names
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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, 1958–2025 (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. "Janson: #4740 Boys' Name - 1,170 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janson. 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 Janson 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.