Jan Folsom

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Folsom — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Folsom 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 Folsom: Abby Folsom (died 1867), American feminist and abolitionist Allan Folsom (1941–2014), American motion picture cameraman, editor, writer, and producer Amanda Folsom (born 1979), American mathematician Augustine H. Folsom (died 1926), photographer Beth Folsom, American politician Burton W. Folsom, Jr. (born 1947), American historian and author. Wrote The Myth of the Robber Barons David Folsom (born 1947), US District Court Judge Frances Folsom Cleveland Preston (1864–1947), who married the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland Frank M. 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: Folsom

English

Abby Folsom (died 1867), American feminist and abolitionist Allan Folsom (1941–2014), American motion picture cameraman, editor, writer, and producer Amanda Folsom (born 1979), American mathematician Augustine H. Folsom (died 1926), photographer Beth Folsom, American politician Burton W. Folsom, Jr. (born 1947), American historian and author. Wrote The Myth of the Robber Barons David Folsom (born 1947), US District Court Judge Frances Folsom Cleveland Preston (1864–1947), who married the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland Frank M.

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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 Folsom

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 Folsom:

6
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

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

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 Folsom?
The surname Folsom originates from English. Abby Folsom (died 1867), American feminist and abolitionist Allan Folsom (1941–2014), American motion picture cameraman, editor, writer, and producer Amanda Folsom (born 1979), American mathematician Augustine H. Folsom (died 1926), photographer Beth Folsom, American politician Burton W. Folsom, Jr. (born 1947), American historian and author. Wrote The Myth of the Robber Barons David Folsom (born 1947), US District Court Judge Frances Folsom Cleveland Preston (1864–1947), who married the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland Frank M.
How common is the surname Folsom?
The surname Folsom is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.
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