Jan Isaacson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Isaacson — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Isaacson 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 Isaacson: Bruce Isaacson (born 1956), American poet and publisher Caroline Isaacson (1900–1962), Australian journalist David Isaacson, American military officer Dean Isaacson (born 1941), American statistician Doug Isaacson (born 1957), American politician from Alaska Frederick Wootton Isaacson (1836–1898), English politician James Isaacson (born 1980), English rugby union football player Jason Isaacson (born 1971), American politician from Minnesota Jeff Isaacson (born 1983), American curler Judith Magyar Isaacson (1925–2015), Hungarian-American schoolteacher, academic administrator, and writer Leonard. 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: Isaacson

English

Bruce Isaacson (born 1956), American poet and publisher Caroline Isaacson (1900–1962), Australian journalist David Isaacson, American military officer Dean Isaacson (born 1941), American statistician Doug Isaacson (born 1957), American politician from Alaska Frederick Wootton Isaacson (1836–1898), English politician James Isaacson (born 1980), English rugby union football player Jason Isaacson (born 1971), American politician from Minnesota Jeff Isaacson (born 1983), American curler Judith Magyar Isaacson (1925–2015), Hungarian-American schoolteacher, academic administrator, and writer Leonard.

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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 Isaacson

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 Isaacson:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Isaacson?
The surname Isaacson originates from English. Bruce Isaacson (born 1956), American poet and publisher Caroline Isaacson (1900–1962), Australian journalist David Isaacson, American military officer Dean Isaacson (born 1941), American statistician Doug Isaacson (born 1957), American politician from Alaska Frederick Wootton Isaacson (1836–1898), English politician James Isaacson (born 1980), English rugby union football player Jason Isaacson (born 1971), American politician from Minnesota Jeff Isaacson (born 1983), American curler Judith Magyar Isaacson (1925–2015), Hungarian-American schoolteacher, academic administrator, and writer Leonard.
How common is the surname Isaacson?
The surname Isaacson is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.
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