Jantz
A boy's name of German origin with 75 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from German.
Jantz is a boy's baby name of German origin, a variant of the German surname Janz or Jantze, itself derived from Johannes — the Latin form of the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' As a given name it reflects the American tradition of surname-to-given-name transfers.
Short and sharp, Jantz has the punchy, one-syllable confidence of names like Banks, Grant, and Holt — a surname-style name that's distinctive without being complicated, carrying quiet German heritage into a modern American identity.
EtymologyShow more
Jantz is cataloged under the German naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'
In the U.S., Jantz has been recorded as a boy's name since 1977, with 75 total births. Browse the German names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jantz has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 16 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Jantz
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Jantz is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jantz are most likely born between 2002 and 2013.
How rare is Jantz?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jantz is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 27 births that decade.
Jantz by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1977–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | #10106 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7790 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13136 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13104 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11532 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12848 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12139 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10315 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9334 |
| 1992 | 6 | #7867 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8686 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6105 |
| 1977 | 5 | #6265 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2013