Janey comes from the Hebrew tradition, meaning God is gracious, God's gift.
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How popular is Janey?
1947peak year
Janey entered U.S. records in 1884, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1947, 108 babies received the name (ranked #844). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #4228), with roughly 34 babies named Janey each year. Janey's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 4,999 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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