Name meaning & stats
Jannis
Jannis. 355 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Janniss are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
355 US babies were named Jannis between 1940 and 2025.
Jannis around the world
- Belgium: 25 babies since 1995, peak 2005
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Janniss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.5× | Medium · 10 people |
| Actor | 1.5× | Low · 6 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Janniss show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
Jannis is the main spelling
- Janes 56%
- Janos 44%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)