Janie, derived from the Latin 'Johannes', meaning 'God is gracious', is a charming and classic female given name. Popularized during the mid-20th century, Janie has been consistently ranked among the top 1000 names for girls in the United States since then. It has also been well-received internationally, with notable occurrences in countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Australia. While its popularity has waxed and waned over time, Janie remains a enduring favorite due to its simplicity, uniqueness, and timeless appeal.
"Janie seems to have been quite popular as a baby girl name from the early 1930s through the late 1940s and again in the mid-1970s, with peaks of over eight births per year during these periods. However, it wasn't very common before the 1930s or after the late 1980s, with fewer than five Janies born each year during these times."