An uncommon Dutch pick — distinctive and rare.
Abbreviation of January.
Jan is a boy's and girl's baby name of Dutch and Scandinavian origin, the Northern European form of John, from the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' Across the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia, Jan is as common and beloved as John is in England — simple, solid, and timeless.
Jan has 107+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1911.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 45 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 87 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 230 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 1,126 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 3,095 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 12,828 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 26,169 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 8,717 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 1,787 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 323 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 110 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #16248 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16130 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16550 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17326 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12301 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13764 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12701 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13948 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18136 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12945 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16315 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15925 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10435 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11069 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9979 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14319 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7101 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6313 |
| 1999 | 8 | #10743 |
| 1998 | 12 | #7735 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Jan has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 22,355 births since 1902.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1911–2021) · Methodology