Janie Killen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janie Killen — Scottish
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janie Killen is a name that combines Scottish origins. The first name Janie is a feminine given name of Scottish origin. Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell . The surname Killen: Bill Killen (born 1938), American politician Chris Killen (born 1981), New Zealand football player Edgar Ray Killen (1925–2018), American criminal Eric Lyle Killen (1892–1955), Australian pastoralist Frank Killen (1870–1939), American baseball player Ged Killen, British politician James Killen (1925–2007), Australian politician Lou Killen (1934–2013), English folk singer M. Evelyn Killen (1871-1951), American temperance advocate William Dool Killen (1806–1902), Irish Presbyterian minister and church historian William Wilson Killen (1860–1939), Australian politician Janie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janie

Scottish

Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell .

Surname: Killen

Irish

Bill Killen (born 1938), American politician Chris Killen (born 1981), New Zealand football player Edgar Ray Killen (1925–2018), American criminal Eric Lyle Killen (1892–1955), Australian pastoralist Frank Killen (1870–1939), American baseball player Ged Killen, British politician James Killen (1925–2007), Australian politician Lou Killen (1934–2013), English folk singer M. Evelyn Killen (1871-1951), American temperance advocate William Dool Killen (1806–1902), Irish Presbyterian minister and church historian William Wilson Killen (1860–1939), Australian politician

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janie 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 Janie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Janie Killen:

3
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

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

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 Janie?
The first name Janie originates from Scottish. Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell .
When was Janie most popular?
The name Janie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Killen?
The surname Killen originates from Irish. Bill Killen (born 1938), American politician Chris Killen (born 1981), New Zealand football player Edgar Ray Killen (1925–2018), American criminal Eric Lyle Killen (1892–1955), Australian pastoralist Frank Killen (1870–1939), American baseball player Ged Killen, British politician James Killen (1925–2007), Australian politician Lou Killen (1934–2013), English folk singer M. Evelyn Killen (1871-1951), American temperance advocate William Dool Killen (1806–1902), Irish Presbyterian minister and church historian William Wilson Killen (1860–1939), Australian politician
What are the origins of the name Janie Killen?
The name Janie Killen combines two different traditions: the first name Janie has Scottish roots, while the surname Killen originates from Irish.
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