Gracious
A European short form of Johannes, which is the Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. While common in Europe, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys in the United States.
Less common today
Jan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #758 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
Influential Early Netherlandish painter
Dutch Baroque Period painter famous for Girl with a Pearl Earring
World record holder and Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw
Composer known for the Miami Vice Theme
The middle daughter of the Brady family ยท The Brady Bunch
Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods