Janet Colson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janet Colson — French
587K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janet Colson is a name that combines French origins. The first name Janet is a feminine given name of French origin. Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S. The surname Colson: Surname Audrey Butt Colson (born 1926), British social anthropologist Bonzie Colson (born 1996), American basketball player Charles Colson (1931–2012), American counsel for Richard Nixon and evangelical Christian leader; father of Emily Christian Colson (born 1968), British film producer Clément Colson (1853–1939), French economist David Grant Colson (1861–1904), American politician from Kentucky Elizabeth Colson (1917–2016), American social anthropologist Eugène Colson (1913–2000), Belgian resistance fighter Ethalinda Colson (stage name, Kathryn Adams; 1893–1959), American silent film actress. Janet is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 587K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janet reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janet

French

Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S.

Surname: Colson

French

Surname Audrey Butt Colson (born 1926), British social anthropologist Bonzie Colson (born 1996), American basketball player Charles Colson (1931–2012), American counsel for Richard Nixon and evangelical Christian leader; father of Emily Christian Colson (born 1968), British film producer Clément Colson (1853–1939), French economist David Grant Colson (1861–1904), American politician from Kentucky Elizabeth Colson (1917–2016), American social anthropologist Eugène Colson (1913–2000), Belgian resistance fighter Ethalinda Colson (stage name, Kathryn Adams; 1893–1959), American silent film actress.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janet is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Janet by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Janet Colson

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 Janet Colson:

11
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Janet?
The first name Janet originates from French. Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S.
When was Janet most popular?
The name Janet reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Colson?
The surname Colson originates from French. Surname Audrey Butt Colson (born 1926), British social anthropologist Bonzie Colson (born 1996), American basketball player Charles Colson (1931–2012), American counsel for Richard Nixon and evangelical Christian leader; father of Emily Christian Colson (born 1968), British film producer Clément Colson (1853–1939), French economist David Grant Colson (1861–1904), American politician from Kentucky Elizabeth Colson (1917–2016), American social anthropologist Eugène Colson (1913–2000), Belgian resistance fighter Ethalinda Colson (stage name, Kathryn Adams; 1893–1959), American silent film actress.
How common is the surname Colson?
The surname Colson is shared by approximately 10K people worldwide.
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