Jhett
Jhett is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Black gemstone, or jet-black.
Origin and history
Jhett is a modern spelling variant of the name Jett, which derives from the English word for the deep black gemstone jet. The term ultimately traces back through Old French and Latin to the ancient Greek city of Gagas. The name has seen rising popularity in the United States in recent years as a trendy, modern vocabulary-style name.
Popularity in the United States
1,689 babies in the United States have been named Jhett since 1880. It ranks #3091 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1321.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- LA (7.1 %)
- GA (6 %)
- CA (4.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 222 |
| 2010-2019 | 785 |
| 2020-2029 | 634 |
Fun facts
- Jhett adds an 'h' to the traditional word name Jett, giving it a distinctive visual appearance.
- The name has gained increased usage in the United States over the past decade.