Joetta
Joetta is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (from Jo) combined with a diminutive suffix, often interpreted as 'little Jo'.
Origin and history
Joetta is an American feminine blend combining the popular name prefix Jo with the diminutive suffix -etta. It saw moderate usage in the United States throughout the mid-20th century, but is relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,558 babies in the United States have been named Joetta since 1880. It ranks #2966 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- KY (18.8 %)
- IN (12.4 %)
- OH (11 %)
- MO (10.6 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 142 |
| 1930-1940 | 477 |
| 1940-1950 | 666 |
| 1950-1960 | 952 |
| 1960-1970 | 643 |
| 1970-1980 | 334 |
| 1980-1990 | 173 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo, Etta
Fun facts
- Joetta experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s.
- It belongs to a classic American naming trend of combining short roots like Jo or Mae with French-inspired suffixes like -etta.