Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Janssen

Name: Popularity of the name Janssen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Janssen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#2,040 (1964)

Total Babies

197

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

2024

Last Year

1964

Peak Year

#2040

Peak Rank

197

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Janssen

Janssen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 16 Janssens were born — ranking #2,040 that year. As of 2026, Janssen ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 197 Janssens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Janssen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Janssen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jansen
Janson
Jansson
Johnson
Jensen
Jenson
Jonson
Johnsen
Janzen
Jeansonne
Genson
Jonsson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Janssen

What does the name Janssen mean?

Janssen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Janssen in 2026?

In 2026, Janssen ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Janssen most popular?

Janssen reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #2,040 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Janssen most popular?

Janssen has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Janssen.

Is Janssen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Janssen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Janssen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Janssen include Vere, Stclair, Holman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Janssen

Janssen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 197 births in the dataset. Janssen's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #2,040. Use the chart and map above to compare Janssen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.