Jannette
Jannette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jannette is a variant spelling of Jeanette, a diminutival form of Jeanne originating from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is a rare spelling choice given to very few newborn girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
5,219 babies in the United States have been named Jannette since 1880. It ranks #2392 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.2 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NY (12.1 %)
- SC (5.6 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 157 |
| 1930-1940 | 346 |
| 1940-1950 | 656 |
| 1950-1960 | 960 |
| 1960-1970 | 907 |
| 1970-1980 | 650 |
| 1980-1990 | 619 |
| 1990-2000 | 487 |
| 2000-2010 | 229 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Jan, Janny, Netty
Fun facts
- Jannette is a variant spelling of Jeannette, incorporating the double 'n' and double 't' elements.
- The name experienced its highest level of U.S. usage during the mid-20th century before becoming a rare choice today.