An estimated 38,623 living Americans are named Jana.
How rare is Jana?
Jana is uncommon among babies today, with 181 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 87.6% from its 1961 peak.
How old is the typical Jana?
The median age of a living American named Jana is approximately 50 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 62 years old.
Is Jana still popular?
Not especially. Jana has been declining since its 1961 peak and registered 181 births in 2025.
Where is Jana most common?
Jana has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 5.8× more often than the national baseline.
1921Peak 19612025
Peak year
1961
Decline from peak
87.6%
2025
181
All-time
46,185
Diaspora map
Jana broke out in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (1954) and became over-represented in 35 states over 32 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, 1954 · over-represented in 35 states over 32 years
