Feminine dossier · first seen 1951
January
Endangered
Down 96.5% from peak
Peak era
1978
Peak births
257
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
1951Peak 19782025
Quick answers about January
How many people are named January?
An estimated 2,089 living Americans are named January.
How rare is January?
January is very rare among babies today, with 9 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 96.5% from its 1978 peak.
How old is the typical January?
The median age of a living American named January is approximately 46 years, with most bearers falling between 34 and 49 years old.
Is January still popular?
No. January is endangered as a baby name, down 96.5% from its 1978 peak with 9 births in 2025.
Peak year
1978
Decline from peak
96.5%
2025
9
All-time
2,170