When was Jan most popular?

The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.

What are the origins of the name Jan Durbin?

The name Jan Durbin combines two different traditions: the first name Jan has English roots, while the surname Durbin originates from French.

Jan Durbin — 79K & 15K bearers

Jan Durbin 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 Durbin: Durbin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname, according to the 1990 U.S. Census. The surname Durbin is of French origin from a place called D'urban or D'urbin in Languedoc. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its relative frequency was highest in Somerset (36.9 times the British average), followed by Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Brecknockshire, Glamorgan, Cambridgeshire, Wiltshire and Warwickshire. Allison Durbin (born 1950), New Zealand-born Australian former pop singer Deanna Durbin (1921–2013), Canadian singer and actress Frederic S. 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: Durbin

French

Durbin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname, according to the 1990 U.S. Census. The surname Durbin is of French origin from a place called D'urban or D'urbin in Languedoc. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its relative frequency was highest in Somerset (36.9 times the British average), followed by Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Brecknockshire, Glamorgan, Cambridgeshire, Wiltshire and Warwickshire. Allison Durbin (born 1950), New Zealand-born Australian former pop singer Deanna Durbin (1921–2013), Canadian singer and actress Frederic S.

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

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Notable People Named Jan Durbin

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 Durbin:

3

Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4

Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8

Personality Number

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

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 Durbin?: The surname Durbin originates from French. Durbin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname, according to the 1990 U.S. Census. The surname Durbin is of French origin from a place called D'urban or D'urbin in Languedoc. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its relative frequency was highest in Somerset (36.9 times the British average), followed by Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Brecknockshire, Glamorgan, Cambridgeshire, Wiltshire and Warwickshire. Allison Durbin (born 1950), New Zealand-born Australian former pop singer Deanna Durbin (1921–2013), Canadian singer and actress Frederic S.
What are the origins of the name Jan Durbin?: The name Jan Durbin combines two different traditions: the first name Jan has English roots, while the surname Durbin originates from French.