All about the name JAAN

Meaning, origin, history.

Jaan is a unisex given name of Estonian origin, derived from the word 'jan', meaning 'soul' or 'life'. It is often used interchangeably for both males and females in Estonia, although it tends to be more commonly associated with males internationally.

Popularity of the name JAAN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Jaan appears to have been a popular name among parents between the years of 1999 and 2022, with a total of 146 babies named Jaan during this period. The popularity peaked in 2006 with 12 births, while the lowest number of births was recorded in 2011 and 2022, both with just 5 occurrences."

Name variation JAAN.