Jan
Meaning: As fresh as morning, carrying modern clarity
Origin: Hebrew (via Dutch)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Netherlands: #2
Total births: 107,156
History: Jan is the Dutch form of John (Johannes), from Hebrew meaning God is gracious. Historically the most common Dutch men's name. 'Jan en alleman' means 'everyone' in Dutch.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #30 |
| Babies named Jan in 2014 | 340 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 107,156 |
| Peak year | 1955 (4,921 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1955–2014 (60 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Jan
What does the name Jan mean?
Jan means “As fresh as morning, carrying modern clarity” from Hebrew (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Jan?
Jan has Hebrew (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “As fresh as morning, carrying modern clarity”.
How popular is Jan in the Netherlands?
Jan ranked #30 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 340 babies that year.
When was Jan most popular?
Jan peaked in 1955 with 4,921 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Jan a boy or girl name?
Jan is predominantly a boys' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Jans in registered births are male.
How long has Jan been recorded in the Netherlands?
Jan appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 60 years — from 1955 through 2014.