Jeanetta
Jeanetta is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeanetta is a feminine given name derived as an elaborated form of Jeanette, which itself is a diminutive of Jeanne (English Joan/Jane). Ultimately originating from the Hebrew name Yohanan, it carries the meaning 'God is gracious'. Though historically used in the United States throughout the twentieth century, it is relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
5,149 babies in the United States have been named Jeanetta since 1880. It ranks #2417 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.5 %)
- KY (17.1 %)
- IL (8 %)
- AL (7.9 %)
- OK (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 86 |
| 1910-1920 | 221 |
| 1920-1930 | 454 |
| 1930-1940 | 595 |
| 1940-1950 | 686 |
| 1950-1960 | 837 |
| 1960-1970 | 844 |
| 1970-1980 | 600 |
| 1980-1990 | 453 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Jean, Nettie, Netta
Fun facts
- Jeanetta developed as an elaborate double-diminutive extension of Jeanne, via Jeanette.
- The name saw its highest consistent usage in the U.S. during the mid-20th century.