Janet
Meaning: Spear strength, brave spearman
Origin: Germanic/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #177
Total births: 2,588
History: Janet peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name has a composed, reliable character. Janet represents the generation of Australian women who were the first to enter professional careers in significant numbers.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1965) | #82 |
| Babies named Janet in 1965 | 89 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,588 |
| Peak year | 1953 (270 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #36 |
| Years in records | 1952–1965 (14 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 30 spots |
Frequently asked about Janet
What does the name Janet mean?
Janet means “Spear strength, brave spearman” from Germanic/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Janet?
Janet has Germanic/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Spear strength, brave spearman”.
How popular is Janet in Australia?
Janet ranked #82 in Australia in 1965 — given to 89 babies that year.
When was Janet most popular?
Janet peaked in 1953 with 270 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Janet a boy or girl name?
Janet is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Janets in registered births are female.
Is the name Janet rising or falling in popularity?
Janet has fallen 30 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #52 in 1960 to #82 in 1965.
How long has Janet been recorded in Australia?
Janet appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1952 through 1965.