Born in the first month; door or gateway
Derived from the Roman god Janus, who presided over beginnings, transitions, and doorways. The name signifies a fresh start and the looking forward and backward that occurs at the turn of the year.
Less common today
January isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,102 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American actress known for Mad Men
Protagonist of the novel Once Is Not Enough Β· Once Is Not Enough
Main character of The Ten Thousand Doors of January Β· The Ten Thousand Doors of January