Jannet
Jannet is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jannet is a spelling variant of Janet, which originated as a Middle English diminutive of Jane or Joan. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan, it means 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a rare spelling variant, appearing with modest historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,319 babies in the United States have been named Jannet since 1880. It ranks #3658 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (65.8 %)
- TX (23.8 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- IL (2.2 %)
- FL (0.87 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 117 |
| 1950-1960 | 184 |
| 1960-1970 | 183 |
| 1970-1980 | 184 |
| 1980-1990 | 366 |
| 1990-2000 | 581 |
| 2000-2010 | 470 |
| 2010-2019 | 145 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Jan, Janny, Netty
Fun facts
- Jannet is a less common double-n spelling variant of the classic English name Janet.
- Historically, Janet and its variants originated as French-influenced diminutives of Jane.