Janey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Janey is a diminutive form of the name Jane, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved from Yochanan in Hebrew through several languages, including Greek and Latin, before reaching its modern form in English. The name is associated with traits of charm and youthfulness and has gained popularity in the 20th century. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Janey is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janey has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1871st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1239th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1123rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2232nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2675th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3655th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4059th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janey"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Janey is a diminutive form of the name Jane, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioanna (Greek), Iohanna (Latin), Johanna (Old German), Jane (Middle English), Janey (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Janey gained popularity in the 20th century as a playful and affectionate form of Jane.
Variants & Derivatives
Jane, Jan, Janey, Janie
Modern Popularity & Image
Janey is perceived as a cute and endearing name, often associated with youthfulness and charm.
Famous People
Janey Godley - Scottish comedian and writer, Janey Mack - a character from various works of fiction
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Janey"
"Janey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1871st of 9107 | 354 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1239th of 9204 | 677 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1123rd of 12526 | 1,597 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2232nd of 19264 | 593 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2675th of 27321 | 668 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3655th of 35406 | 635 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4059th of 30306 | 436 |
Regional Popularity of "Janey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Janey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
62.30% 1474th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
82.15% 1270th/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
42.03% 989th/2353 |
81.71% 1264th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
54.78% 1220th/2227 |
71.36% 1734th/2430 |
36.14% 1031st/2853 |
41.05% 1139th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
- |
71.29% 2508th/3518 |
57.37% 2320th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
77.96% 2873rd/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
56.14% 2916th/5194 |
40.40% 2552nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
80.90% 3707th/4582 |
- |
65.61% 4798th/7313 |
47.85% 3571st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
66.97% 4569th/6822 |
54.80% 3439th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Janey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Janey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.