Janett
Janett is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janett is a variant spelling of Janet, which developed as a French diminutive of Jeanne and Jane. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the 20th century, though it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,542 babies in the United States have been named Janett since 1880. It ranks #2975 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2074.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.8 %)
- TX (34.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- GA (2.9 %)
- AL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 297 |
| 1940-1950 | 488 |
| 1950-1960 | 529 |
| 1960-1970 | 370 |
| 1970-1980 | 291 |
| 1980-1990 | 402 |
| 1990-2000 | 470 |
| 2000-2010 | 308 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Nicknames
Jan, Net, Nettie
Fun facts
- The name original evolved in Middle English and Old French as a affectionate diminutive form of Jane.
- The double 't' ending is a less common spelling variant compared to the traditional Janet.