Overview
people
Sample Size
16,535
Gender Distribution
Male:
2%
Female:
98%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
English
Meaning
Janet is a diminutive form of Jane, which ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanah meaning 'God is gracious'. Janet is a popular name in English-speaking countries and is often associated with qualities such as kindness, grace, and wisdom.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
6,055 samples
99%
GB
2,846 samples
97%
NG
755 samples
97%
KE
518 samples
99%
ES
509 samples
97%
DE
485 samples
97%
CA
462 samples
99%
GH
424 samples
98%
NL
390 samples
98%
PH
276 samples
99%
IT
232 samples
98%
MX
231 samples
98%
ZA
209 samples
99%
CN
199 samples
99%
MY
172 samples
98%
AU
169 samples
99%
FR
163 samples
95%
PE
152 samples
98%
TW
136 samples
100%
HK
115 samples
98%
+ 79 more countries
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