Girls name · California
Janet in California
In SSA data for California, 44,840 babies are named Janet across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2371 most popular girls name, with 8 born.
Popularity over time
Janet in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | #178 |
| 1926 | 74 | #112 |
| 1943 | 752 | #21 |
| 1959 | 1,151 | #31 |
| 1976 | 174 | #169 |
| 1992 | 515 | #105 |
| 2009 | 92 | #455 |
| 2025 | 8 | #2371 |
Janet had its most births in California in 1954, when 1,556 babies were given the name. Janet's highest rank in California was #17, set in 1950.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #17 in 1950 to #2371 in 2025, starting at #178 in 1910 and ending at #2371 in 2025.
Nationally, Janet's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #6 in 1934. See Janet in every state →
How popular is Janet in California?
In SSA data for California, 44,840 babies are named Janet across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2371 most popular girls name, with 8 born.
How many babies are named Janet in California?
California recorded 8 births of babies named Janet in 2025.
What is the rank of Janet in California?
Janet ranked #2371 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.