January
jan-yuh-ree; jan-yoo-eh-ree
English month name from Latin
"doorway"
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Updated Mon Feb 02 2026
The name January is currently ranked #749 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #638 in 1978. It is currently rising in popularity.
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- The name January in Pop Culture
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# 749 in the US
January Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name January
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The name January in Pop Culture
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