Total births
122
Girls' name · since 1935
Janyth
Janyth has 122 recorded births since 1935 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1946 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 122
- total births
- 1935–1956
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Janyth is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 122 have been recorded since 1935.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janyth has been recorded 122 times among girls since 1935, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 1956.
- 122 total births
- 1935–1956 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
122 girls have been named Janyth since 1935, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1956.
- 122
- total births
- 1935–1956
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Janyth was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
24 babies were named Janyth in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Janyth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janyth's SSA record in two at 1946 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janyth at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Janyth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1956
- Peak year (1946)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Janyth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Janyth's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Janyth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s
1940s
93 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 93 births (76% of all-time use).
Janyth by state
Where Janyth concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janyth? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 122 babies named Janyth. The most recent recorded year was 1956. Its busiest year on record was 1946, with 24 births.
When was Janyth most popular? ▼
Janyth was most popular in the 1940s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Janyth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janyth are Texas (17 births), Kansas (5 births).
How long has the name Janyth been used? ▼
Records for Janyth go back to 1935, giving 22 years of history through 1956.
What names are similar to Janyth? ▼
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 Janyth's data
- Janyth's decade-level peak was the 1940s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Janyths (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Janyth
Nearby Names Like Janyth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janyth
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
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Compare Janyth side by side: Janyth vs Janet Janyth vs Janice Janyth 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, 1935–1956 (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. "Janyth: Baby Name Since 1935 - 122 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janyth. 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 Janyth 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.