Jan
Jan is losing ground — from #63 in 1952 to #92 in 1961.
Note: Jan hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 1961. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 130 to 128 (-2%).
Peak popularity was in 1960 (147 registrations).
Neighbours in the 1961 ranking
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By state & territory — 1961
How often Jan was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (83 babies) , least popular in Queensland (45).
In 1961: 128 babies named Jan across 2 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Jan?
- Between 1952 and 1961, Jan was registered for 1,257 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Jan a popular name in Australia?
- Jan has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1961, when it last ranked #92 with 128 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.