Jannik
A masculine name of German origin derived from the name Johannes.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jannik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jannik today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jannik births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jannik. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jannik with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jannik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,591
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Jannik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jannik 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 Jannik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jannik
The name Jannik is a Danish variant of the German name Jannik or Janik, which in turn is derived from the name Johannes. Johannes is the Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes, which means "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." The name has its origins in ancient Hebrew and has been widely used across various cultures and religions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jannik can be traced back to the medieval period in Denmark and Germany. During this time, the name was primarily associated with individuals of German or Scandinavian descent, particularly in regions with strong ties to the Christian faith.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Jannik can be found in Danish and German church records dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These records often listed individuals with variations of the name, such as Jannik, Jannick, or Janik, suggesting its widespread use among the local population.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jannik. One of the earliest recorded figures was Jannik von Schönau (c. 1220-1288), a German Cistercian nun and mystic known for her visions and writings on spiritual matters. Another historical figure was Jannik Vesterholt (c. 1500-1564), a Danish merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in establishing trade relations between Denmark and the Netherlands.
In the realm of literature, Jannik Svensson (1904-1985) was a Swedish author and poet renowned for his works exploring themes of nature and rural life in Sweden. His most famous work, "The Shepherd's Song," published in 1944, is considered a classic of Swedish literature.
In the modern era, Jannik Hansen (born 1985) is a former professional ice hockey player from Denmark who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams such as the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks. He represented Denmark in several international ice hockey competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.
Another notable figure is Jannik Vestergaard (born 1993), a Danish professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for German club Bayer Leverkusen and the Danish national team. He has participated in major international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
People
Jannik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jannik 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
Jannik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jannik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jannik 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jannik a common name?
We classify Jannik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jannik most popular?
The single biggest year for Jannik was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jannik is about 17 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 Jannik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jannik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jannik in the SSA data are male. 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 Jannik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jannik 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 Jannik 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 Americans are named Jannik?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jannik at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.