Jettie
Jettie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Black gemstone, or a diminutive form of names ending in -jette or -jet.
Origin and history
Jettie is a traditional diminutive historically used as an independent name, often derived as a pet form of names ending in 'jet' or 'jette', or linked to the gemstone jet. It experienced its highest U.S. usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Jettie remains a rare and vintage choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,665 babies in the United States have been named Jettie since 1880. It ranks #2914 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2061.
States where it is most popular
- AL (21.5 %)
- NC (18.2 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- MS (12.3 %)
- AR (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 169 |
| 1890-1900 | 271 |
| 1900-1910 | 341 |
| 1910-1920 | 634 |
| 1920-1930 | 738 |
| 1930-1940 | 550 |
| 1940-1950 | 390 |
| 1950-1960 | 234 |
| 1960-1970 | 110 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Fun facts
- Jettie saw most of its historical usage in the United States between the 1880s and the 1930s.
- The name is closely associated with jet, a dark organic gemstone long used in jewelry making.