Janon
Meaning "powerful" or "warrior", of Sanskrit origin.
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Janon. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janon today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janon births was 1978 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Janon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
1978
7 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1992 SSA rank
#14,140
Tracked since 1964
Census
Janon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 153 people with the first name Janon, which placed it at #44,840 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,840
National first-name rank
People counted
153
153 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
46.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Janon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Janon is White at 46.4%. The next largest groups are Black (43.8%) and Two or More Races (6.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Janon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Janon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White46.4% · 71
- Black or African American43.8% · 67
- Two or more races6.5% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Popularity
Janon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janon from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 23 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
Janon 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 Janon 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 Janon
The given name Janon has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Old High German word "gano," which translates to "brave warrior" or "courageous fighter." This reflects the martial culture of the Germanic tribes during that era, where valor and bravery were highly esteemed virtues.
One of the earliest known references to the name Janon can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a renowned epic poem from the 13th century. The poem chronicles the heroic deeds of the Burgundian knight Janon, who was revered for his fearlessness and skill in battle. This literary work played a significant role in preserving the name and its association with valiant warriors.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Janon gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic influences. It was embraced by noble families and military leaders alike, as it embodied the ideals of strength, courage, and honor that were highly valued by the warrior class.
One notable figure bearing the name Janon was Janon of Saxony (1240-1307), a renowned knight and crusader who participated in several military campaigns in the Holy Land. His bravery and leadership on the battlefields earned him a reputation as a formidable warrior and a loyal servant of the Church.
In the 16th century, Janon de Valette (1494-1568), a French nobleman and the 49th Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, played a pivotal role in the defense of Malta against the Ottoman Empire's invasion in 1565. His unwavering determination and strategic brilliance during the Great Siege of Malta solidified his place in history as a celebrated military leader.
Another famous bearer of the name was Janon Gainsborough (1727-1788), an English portrait and landscape painter widely regarded as one of the foremost artists of the 18th century. His masterpieces, such as "The Blue Boy" and "Mr. and Mrs. Andrews," have become iconic representations of the Georgian era and are celebrated for their technical mastery and emotional depth.
Janon Beethoven (1770-1827), the renowned German composer and pianist, is perhaps the most iconic figure to bear this name. His compositions, including his legendary symphonies and piano sonatas, have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music and continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
The name Janon has a rich history that spans centuries, carrying with it the essence of bravery, valor, and achievement. From fearless warriors to artistic geniuses, those who have borne this name have left an enduring legacy that continues to resonate across cultures and generations.
People
Janon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janon 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
Janon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janon 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 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Janon a common name?
We classify Janon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janon most popular?
The single biggest year for Janon was 1978, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janon is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Janon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 153 people with the name Janon, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,840 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Janon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Janon?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Janon on both sides of the split. Of the 155 people counted with this name, 47 were male (30.3%) and 108 were female (69.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Janon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Janon is White at 46.4%. The next largest groups are Black (43.8%) and Two or More Races (6.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Janon most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Janon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.4% (71 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Janon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Janon a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janon 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 Janon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Janon 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 Janon 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.
How common is the name Janon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.