UK boy's name
Janos
Of Hungarian origin meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Janos is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Janos popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 8 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2003 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Janos. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Janos ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 boys were registered as Janos.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Janos as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
8 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Janos mean?
The name Janos has its origins in the Hungarian language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian form of the name John, which itself has roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
Janos emerged as a popular name among the Hungarian nobility and later spread to the general population. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in historical records and documents from that period.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Janos was Janos Hunyadi, a prominent military leader and statesman in the 15th century. He played a crucial role in defending Hungary against the Ottoman Empire and was appointed as the regent of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1446 to 1452.
Another renowned individual was Janos Arany (1817-1882), a celebrated Hungarian poet and writer widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures in Hungarian literature. His works, including epic poems and ballads, have left an indelible mark on the country's cultural heritage.
Janos Bolyai (1802-1860) was a pioneering Hungarian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of non-Euclidean geometry. His work laid the foundation for the development of hyperbolic geometry, a groundbreaking concept that challenged the long-held notions of Euclidean geometry.
In the 20th century, Janos Kadar (1912-1989) was a prominent Hungarian communist leader who served as the General Secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the Cold War era.
Janos Starker (1924-2013) was a renowned Hungarian-American cellist and conductor. He was widely acclaimed for his virtuosic performances and his influential teaching career, mentoring many of the world's leading cellists.
While these are just a few examples, the name Janos has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and enduring popularity within the Hungarian culture and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Janos over time
The chart below shows babies named Janos registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Janos, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janos by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Janos was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3703 | 29 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3606 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Janos
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Janos: questions and answers
How popular is the name Janos in the UK right now?
In 2021, Janos was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Janos most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Janos in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Janos?
Of Hungarian origin meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Janos in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Janos across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.