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Janie

Girl name · 79 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Janie: 79 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 1977.

Janie is a Scottish and English diminutive of Jane, itself the feminine form of John, which comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name carries a warm, affectionate feel, popularised in the 20th century as a standalone given name rather than just a nickname. One of its most famous bearers is Janie Jones, the fictional character from the 1977 punk anthem by The Clash, which gave the name a rebellious edge. In literature, Janie Crawford is the resilient protagonist of Zora Neale Hurston's classic novel *Their Eyes Were Watching God*. The name shares its root with the Scottish place name Kilwinning, which derives from a church dedicated to Saint Winnin, a form of John. Janie remains a charming, vintage choice that feels both friendly and timeless.

Girl 17 of 52 years

Peak year
197710 babies
Latest (2020)
#7653 babies
Total births
79since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 10%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1977 · 10
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).