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