Name meaning & stats
Janus
Janus. 158 US babies since 1940, peak 1956. Notable Januss are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1956
158 US babies were named Janus between 1940 and 2025.
Where Januss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.2× | Low · 6 people |
| Actor | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Film director | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Januss 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
1 in 2 Janess spell it Janus
- Janes 56%
- Janos 44%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1956)