Why Janie Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Janie” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Janie” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Einaj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Aeijn.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Janie

The true meaning of ‘Janie’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Janie is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Janie, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Janie Popular?

“Janie” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Maryland as reported in the 1919 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only six babies in Maryland have the same name as you in 1919. A total of only 751 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1947 with a total of 1,845 babies. That’s a lot of baby Janies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Janie” was recorded 75,566 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Janies to occupy the country of Dominica with an estimated population of 73,040.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 96 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Janie became a popular girl’s name in the state of Texas in the year 1950. It ranked #36 with 521 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1950 in the state of Texas with 521 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of South Carolina for 46 years from 1910 to 1955 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Janie” was recorded 5,502 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Janie, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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