Johnetta
Johnetta is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johnetta is a feminine elaboration of John, combined with the suffix -etta. It has roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. While it enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, it has become very rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,201 babies in the United States have been named Johnetta since 1880. It ranks #3143 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21 %)
- IL (14.8 %)
- KY (11.3 %)
- LA (9.2 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 94 |
| 1920-1930 | 191 |
| 1930-1940 | 220 |
| 1940-1950 | 437 |
| 1950-1960 | 581 |
| 1960-1970 | 505 |
| 1970-1980 | 463 |
| 1980-1990 | 404 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Johnetta
- Johnetta Elzie: Activist, Writer
Nicknames
Johnnie, Etta, Netta
Fun facts
- The suffix -etta was frequently used in traditional English baby names to create feminine variants of male given names.
- Johnetta had its highest U.S. popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century before declining in usage.