How old is someone named Janis?
The average Janis is 70 years old.
Half of all living Janises are between 67 and 78.
When was Janis popular?
Janis rose fast and peaked in 1947, right after World War II, then faded almost as fast. 62% of all Janises were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 389 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,479 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,650 | 1,100 |
| 1940s | 14,908 | 9,100 |
| 1950s | 18,720 | 14,000 |
| 1960s | 4,995 | 4,400 |
| 1970s | 1,864 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 870 | 840 |
| 1990s | 461 | 450 |
| 2000s | 348 | 350 |
| 2010s | 253 | 250 |
| 2020s | 72 | under 100 |
How many Janises are still alive?
About 33,000 Janises are alive in the US today. That's 67% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Janis since 1909.
Roughly half of all Janises ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Janis?
Three in four living Janises are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Janis an old name?
Yes. Janis is older than 98 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Janis a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Janises are women.
Names the same age as Janis
NAME TWIN
Janis's name twin is Linda. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Linda's age curve is the closest match to Janis's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Janis
How old is the average Janis?
The average Janis in the US is 70 years old. The median is 73, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Janis?
About 33,000 Janises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1909.
When was the name Janis most popular?
In 1947, when about 3,200 baby girls were named Janis.
Is Janis a Boomer name?
Yes. About 74% of living Janises are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this