Jennette
Jennette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jennette is a feminine given name of French origin, derived as a diminutive of Jeanne or Jean, which ultimately trace back to the Hebrew name Yohanan. Historically used as a variant of Jeannette, it gained moderate popularity in the United States during the 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon classic name rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
3,522 babies in the United States have been named Jennette since 1880. It ranks #2984 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.4 %)
- NY (17.3 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 41 |
| 1890-1900 | 85 |
| 1900-1910 | 78 |
| 1910-1920 | 224 |
| 1920-1930 | 235 |
| 1930-1940 | 261 |
| 1940-1950 | 350 |
| 1950-1960 | 386 |
| 1960-1970 | 456 |
| 1970-1980 | 630 |
| 1980-1990 | 514 |
| 1990-2000 | 177 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jennette
- Jennette McCurdy: Actress, Author
Nicknames
Jen, Jenny, Nettie
Fun facts
- Jennette developed as a double diminutive of Jean, heavily influenced by Medieval French naming traditions.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century.