Jannan
Masculine name derived from Persian roots meaning "paradise" or "heaven".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jannan. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jannan today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jannan births was 1949 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jannan. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Jannan is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jannans were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jannan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1949
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1964 SSA rank
#7,177
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Jannan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jannan from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jannan 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 Jannan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jannan
The name Jannan is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle East. It is believed to have been in use as early as the 7th century AD during the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture and language throughout the region.
Jannan is thought to be a variation of the Arabic name Janan, which means "garden" or "paradise." The name is often associated with beauty, tranquility, and a connection to nature. In Islamic tradition, the concept of a lush garden or paradise is a recurring theme, and the name Jannan may have been chosen to reflect these ideals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jannan can be found in the works of medieval Arabic poets and writers. For example, the 9th-century poet Abu Tammam mentioned a person named Jannan in one of his poems, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jannan. One such person was Jannan ibn al-Hakam (born c. 670 AD), a prominent military leader and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate. He played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and the expansion of the caliphate.
Another notable figure was Jannan al-Shami (born c. 1050 AD), a renowned scholar and writer from Damascus, Syria. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, and his writings were highly influential during his time.
In the 12th century, Jannan al-Baghdadi (born c. 1120 AD) was a renowned physician and philosopher from Baghdad, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy, and his works were widely read and studied throughout the medieval Islamic world.
During the 14th century, Jannan al-Dimashqi (born c. 1330 AD) was a prominent geographer and traveler from Damascus. He wrote extensively about his travels and observations, and his writings provided valuable insights into the geography, culture, and customs of various regions during that period.
In more recent times, Jannan Hamza (born 1968) is a contemporary Iraqi writer and journalist known for his literary works and advocacy for freedom of expression. His writings have earned him critical acclaim and have shed light on the struggles and experiences of people living in conflict-torn regions.
People
Jannan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jannan 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
Jannan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jannan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jannan 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jannan a common name?
We classify Jannan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jannan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jannan was 1949, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jannan is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jannan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jannan a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jannan 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.
Is Jannan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jannan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jannan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jannan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.