Janie Knowles

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janie Knowles — Scottish
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janie Knowles 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 Knowles: Knowles () is an English surname of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norse origins. It is a locality name meaning 'at the knoll', a hill or summit, derived from Old English cnolle and Old Norse knollr 'hilltop' and thus describes a person who lived at such a place. It can also be an Anglicized version of the Irish name Ó Tnúthghail. 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: Knowles

English

Knowles () is an English surname of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norse origins. It is a locality name meaning 'at the knoll', a hill or summit, derived from Old English cnolle and Old Norse knollr 'hilltop' and thus describes a person who lived at such a place. It can also be an Anglicized version of the Irish name Ó Tnúthghail.

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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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Notable People Named Janie Knowles

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 Janie Knowles:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale 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 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 Knowles?
The surname Knowles originates from English. Knowles () is an English surname of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norse origins. It is a locality name meaning 'at the knoll', a hill or summit, derived from Old English cnolle and Old Norse knollr 'hilltop' and thus describes a person who lived at such a place. It can also be an Anglicized version of the Irish name Ó Tnúthghail.
What are the origins of the name Janie Knowles?
The name Janie Knowles combines two different traditions: the first name Janie has Scottish roots, while the surname Knowles originates from English.
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