Janeth
Janeth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janeth is an English variant spelling of Janet, which is a diminutive of Jane, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name John. It has been used moderately in the United States, offering a classic root with a distinct phonetic spelling. While less common than Janet, it remains an established given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,792 babies in the United States have been named Janeth since 1880. It ranks #2528 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1784.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.7 %)
- TX (32.5 %)
- AZ (5.8 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
- NY (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 141 |
| 1940-1950 | 235 |
| 1950-1960 | 157 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 285 |
| 1990-2000 | 990 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,513 |
| 2010-2019 | 816 |
| 2020-2029 | 317 |
Famous people named Janeth
- Janeth Arcain: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Jan, Janny
Fun facts
- Janeth developed as a variant spelling of Janet, which itself originated as a medieval French diminutive of Jane.
- Like Jane and Janet, the ultimate root is Yehochanan, a Hebrew name translating to 'God is gracious'.