How Many People Are Named Janessa?

14,601

people in the United States are named Janessa

1 in 22,943 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2215

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0044%

Of US population

Peak Year

2009

556 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Modern)
Pronunciation: jə-NES-ə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Elaborated form of JANE, influenced by VANESSA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 21.3 years old

Young (<30) 11,150
76.4%
Adult (30–60) 3,389
23.2%
Senior (>60) 62
0.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1954 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 2,844
Texas 1,167
Florida 955
New York 633
Illinois 563
Pennsylvania 536
Washington 429
Colorado 387
Arizona 386
Utah 374

💡 Fun Facts About "Janessa"

  • 134 babies were named Janessa in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2009
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1954
  • Most popular in California

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