US Popularity:10541
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:First month of the year; Month of Janus, God of doorways
With a name like January, your winter-inspired bundle of joy is sure to bring a special love and warmth to your home. This girl’s name has English roots and refers to the first month of the year on the Gregorian calendar. Motivated by this time for new beginnings, baby January can look to their name for a fresh outlook on anything life brings to them. January originally had Latin roots, meaning "Month of Janus," referring to the Roman god of doorways. Enjoy your little one's journey alongside them, experiencing every milestone “first” along the way.

January Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:January is currently #10541 in U.S. births
Girl:January is currently #5436 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#10541
in 2022
+ 2118
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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