Will my child share the name Janet with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Janet per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Janet in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Janet becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Janet is declining: down 968 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,031 in 1996.

Is Janet a good choice for a distinctive name?

Janet is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Janet a popular baby name in the United States?

Janet does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4867

Janet

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Janet is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Janet in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4867

About the Name Janet

Janet is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 580 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1031 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Janet is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Janet in their class.