An estimated 33,771 living Americans are named Jan.
How rare is Jan?
Jan is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.8% from its 1956 peak.
How old is the typical Jan?
The median age of a living American named Jan is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 63 and 72 years old.
Is Jan still popular?
No. Jan is endangered as a baby name, down 99.8% from its 1956 peak with 5 births in 2025.
Where is Jan most common?
Jan has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 7.9× more often than the national baseline.
1911Peak 19562025
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
99.8%
2025
5
All-time
54,531
Diaspora map
Jan broke out in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington (1943) and became over-represented in 35 states over 24 years.
Broke out: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington, 1943 · over-represented in 35 states over 24 years
