Jan Jimerson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Jimerson — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Jimerson 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 Jimerson: Annette P. Jimerson (born 1966), American Fine Artist who works on a wide variety of media Arthur Jimerson (born 1968), former linebacker for the former Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League Charlton Jimerson (born 1979), Major League Baseball outfielder Douglas Jimerson, American singer known for his interpretation of Civil War songs Jeff Jimerson, Pittsburgh-based singer, best known as the national anthem singer for the Pittsburgh Penguins Shane R. Jimerson, professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara Benjamin O. 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: Jimerson

English

Annette P. Jimerson (born 1966), American Fine Artist who works on a wide variety of media Arthur Jimerson (born 1968), former linebacker for the former Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League Charlton Jimerson (born 1979), Major League Baseball outfielder Douglas Jimerson, American singer known for his interpretation of Civil War songs Jeff Jimerson, Pittsburgh-based singer, best known as the national anthem singer for the Pittsburgh Penguins Shane R. Jimerson, professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara Benjamin O.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Jan Jimerson

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 Jimerson:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Jimerson?
The surname Jimerson originates from English. Annette P. Jimerson (born 1966), American Fine Artist who works on a wide variety of media Arthur Jimerson (born 1968), former linebacker for the former Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League Charlton Jimerson (born 1979), Major League Baseball outfielder Douglas Jimerson, American singer known for his interpretation of Civil War songs Jeff Jimerson, Pittsburgh-based singer, best known as the national anthem singer for the Pittsburgh Penguins Shane R. Jimerson, professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara Benjamin O.
How common is the surname Jimerson?
The surname Jimerson is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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