Janette
Janette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janette is a feminine diminutive form of Jeanne or Jane, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It gained popular traction in the mid-20th century in the United States as a classic variant of Jeanette. While its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a familiar traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
32,172 babies in the United States have been named Janette since 1880. It ranks #800 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.8 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- MI (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 64 |
| 1890-1900 | 124 |
| 1900-1910 | 196 |
| 1910-1920 | 805 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,611 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,723 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,618 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,097 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,221 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,547 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,196 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,657 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,494 |
| 2010-2019 | 626 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Famous people named Janette
- Janette Rankin: Politician, Suffragist
- Janette Husárová: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Jan, Jane, Netta, Nettie
Fun facts
- It originated as a French hypocoristic addition of '-ette' to the classic name Jeanne.
- The name experienced its highest level of U.S. popularity during the mid-20th century.