January
j(a)-nua-ry
US Popularity:12088
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 #12088 in U.S. births
Girl:January is currently #7030 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7030
in 2023
- 966
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, January
Online Etymology Dictionary, January (n.), October 2017
SurnameDB, Last name: January
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, January
Britannica, Janus, Roman god
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