Jetta
Jetta is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Jet-black, or modern derivative related to Henrietta.
Origin and history
Jetta is a modern English feminine name, derived either from the jet gemstone or as a modern elaboration of names like Jette or Henrietta. It gained some recognition in the mid-to-late 20th century but remains relatively rare in the United States. Today, it is also widely recognized as a well-known automobile model name by Volkswagen.
Popularity in the United States
2,254 babies in the United States have been named Jetta since 1880. It ranks #3706 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1998.
States where it is most popular
- AR (14.6 %)
- AZ (12.2 %)
- ID (12.2 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 45 |
| 1900-1910 | 48 |
| 1910-1920 | 120 |
| 1920-1930 | 219 |
| 1930-1940 | 207 |
| 1940-1950 | 155 |
| 1950-1960 | 203 |
| 1960-1970 | 143 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 403 |
| 2010-2019 | 270 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Famous people named Jetta
- Jetta: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name is linked to the mineraloid jet, a dense black coal used historically in mourning jewelry.
- Volkswagen introduced the popular Jetta sedan in 1979, which strongly influenced public familiarity with the word.