Janalyn
A feminine name derived from Jeanne meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 462 living Americans carry the first name Janalyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janalyn today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janalyn births was 1970 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janalyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
462
~ 1 in 741,893 Americans
Peak year
1970
16 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,306
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Janalyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janalyn from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 117 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janalyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Janalyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Janalyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Janalyn
The name Janalyn is a modern English name that does not have a known origin in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a combination of the names Jana and Lyn, both of which have roots in various languages.
The name Jana is a feminine form of the name John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It has been used as a name in various cultures, including Slavic, German, and English. Lyn, on the other hand, is a shortened form of names like Lynn or Lynne, which are derived from the Welsh word "llyn" meaning "lake" or "pool."
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that specifically mention the name Janalyn. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
While the name Janalyn itself may not have a long history, some notable individuals who have borne this name include:
1. Janalyn Voigt (born 1953), an American actress known for her roles in films like "The Fog" and "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth."
2. Janalyn Mills (born 1991), an American singer-songwriter and YouTube personality.
3. Janalyn Luttrell (born 1985), an American author and blogger.
4. Janalyn Garland (born 1974), an American politician and member of the Arizona House of Representatives.
5. Janalyn Teixeira (born 1987), a Canadian professional basketball player.
These individuals come from various backgrounds and fields, including entertainment, music, literature, politics, and sports, showcasing the diverse use of the name Janalyn in modern times.
People
Janalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janalyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Janalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 462 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janalyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 741,893 US residents.
Is Janalyn a common name?
We classify Janalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 537 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Janalyn was 1970, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janalyn is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Janalyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janalyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.