Jet
Jet is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Deep black lignite gemstone, or high-speed aircraft.
Origin and history
Jet is a modern vocabulary name derived from the deep black gemstone or high-speed aircraft. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a steady rise in usage in recent years as a sleek, contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,363 babies in the United States have been named Jet since 1880. It ranks #2214 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1130.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.2 %)
- TX (21.7 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- UT (5.6 %)
- AZ (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 859 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,451 |
| 2020-2029 | 903 |
Famous people named Jet
- Jet Li: Actor, Martial Artist
Fun facts
- The term jet originally comes from the Ancient Greek town of Gagas, where the black mineral was mined.
- Over a quarter of all U.S. births registered with the male name Jet since 1880 have occurred since 2020.