Jan Liggins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Liggins — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Liggins 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 Liggins: DeAndre Liggins (born 1988), American basketball player Ethel Liggins (1886–1970), British pianist, also known by her stage name Ethel Leginska Frederick Liggins (1873–1926), New Zealand cricketer Graham Liggins (1926–2010), New Zealand medical scientist Granville Liggins (born 1946), American American football player Jamalcolm Liggins (born 1996), American football player Jimmy Liggins (1918–1983), American R&B guitarist Joe Liggins (1916–1987), American R&B, jazz and blues pianist John Liggins (1829–1912), English episcopalian missionary John Liggins (1906–1976), English footballer 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: Liggins

English

DeAndre Liggins (born 1988), American basketball player Ethel Liggins (1886–1970), British pianist, also known by her stage name Ethel Leginska Frederick Liggins (1873–1926), New Zealand cricketer Graham Liggins (1926–2010), New Zealand medical scientist Granville Liggins (born 1946), American American football player Jamalcolm Liggins (born 1996), American football player Jimmy Liggins (1918–1983), American R&B guitarist Joe Liggins (1916–1987), American R&B, jazz and blues pianist John Liggins (1829–1912), English episcopalian missionary John Liggins (1906–1976), English footballer

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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 Liggins

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 Liggins:

3
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

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

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 Liggins?
The surname Liggins originates from English. DeAndre Liggins (born 1988), American basketball player Ethel Liggins (1886–1970), British pianist, also known by her stage name Ethel Leginska Frederick Liggins (1873–1926), New Zealand cricketer Graham Liggins (1926–2010), New Zealand medical scientist Granville Liggins (born 1946), American American football player Jamalcolm Liggins (born 1996), American football player Jimmy Liggins (1918–1983), American R&B guitarist Joe Liggins (1916–1987), American R&B, jazz and blues pianist John Liggins (1829–1912), English episcopalian missionary John Liggins (1906–1976), English footballer
How common is the surname Liggins?
The surname Liggins is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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