Jeanette
Jeanette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeanette is a diminutive of Jean, originating as a French form of the Hebrew name John. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a classic, feminine choice. Though less common for newborns today, it remains a familiar traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
163,440 babies in the United States have been named Jeanette since 1880. It ranks #242 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.4 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 767 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,503 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,438 |
| 1910-1920 | 11,134 |
| 1920-1930 | 19,783 |
| 1930-1940 | 24,753 |
| 1940-1950 | 24,727 |
| 1950-1960 | 23,984 |
| 1960-1970 | 22,086 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,970 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,940 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,050 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,937 |
| 2010-2019 | 965 |
| 2020-2029 | 403 |
Famous people named Jeanette
- Jeanette Rankin: Politician, Suffragist
- Jeanette MacDonald: Singer, Actress
- Jeanette Winterson: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Jean, Nettie, Netta, Jeannie
Fun facts
- Jeanette originated as a diminutive of Jeanne, which itself stems from the Old French Jehanne.
- The name experienced high popularity in the United States during the 1920s through the 1950s.