Jan Belisle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Belisle — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Belisle is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Belisle: Danny Belisle (1937–2022), Canadian ice hockey player and coach Eugene Belisle (1910–1983), American Olympic rower Ève Bélisle (born 1979), Canadian curler and amateur ornithologist Jerome J. Belisle (1932–2022), American businessman and politician Khalid Belisle (born 1981), Belizean politician and mayor of Belmopan Kirk Belisle (died 2003), Belizean stabbing victim Lyndsay Belisle (born 1977), Canadian freestyle wrestler Matt Belisle (born 1980), American baseball pitcher Mitch Belisle (born 1985), American lacrosse player Polin Belisle (born 1966), Olympic marathon runner for Belize and Hon. Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jan

English

Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.

Surname: Belisle

English

Danny Belisle (1937–2022), Canadian ice hockey player and coach Eugene Belisle (1910–1983), American Olympic rower Ève Bélisle (born 1979), Canadian curler and amateur ornithologist Jerome J. Belisle (1932–2022), American businessman and politician Khalid Belisle (born 1981), Belizean politician and mayor of Belmopan Kirk Belisle (died 2003), Belizean stabbing victim Lyndsay Belisle (born 1977), Canadian freestyle wrestler Matt Belisle (born 1980), American baseball pitcher Mitch Belisle (born 1985), American lacrosse player Polin Belisle (born 1966), Olympic marathon runner for Belize and Hon.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jan Belisle

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Belisle:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jan?
The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
When was Jan most popular?
The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Belisle?
The surname Belisle originates from English. Danny Belisle (1937–2022), Canadian ice hockey player and coach Eugene Belisle (1910–1983), American Olympic rower Ève Bélisle (born 1979), Canadian curler and amateur ornithologist Jerome J. Belisle (1932–2022), American businessman and politician Khalid Belisle (born 1981), Belizean politician and mayor of Belmopan Kirk Belisle (died 2003), Belizean stabbing victim Lyndsay Belisle (born 1977), Canadian freestyle wrestler Matt Belisle (born 1980), American baseball pitcher Mitch Belisle (born 1985), American lacrosse player Polin Belisle (born 1966), Olympic marathon runner for Belize and Hon.
How common is the surname Belisle?
The surname Belisle is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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