GirlEnglish origin

Jeanette: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

God is gracious, a name of French elegance.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2585
Peak
#82 in 1939

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #20718801900: #20619001910: #17919101920: #12619201930: #10619301940: #9019401950: #13119501960: #15919601970: #19019701980: #25019801990: #28119902000: #78520002005: #132120052010: #174420102015: #203020152020: #25852020#1#2585

What Jeanette Means

Jeanette is a girl name of English origin. God is gracious, a name of French elegance.

How Popular Jeanette Is

Jeanette currently ranks #2585 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #82 in 1939. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Jeanette

  • Jeanette broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #82 in 1939.
  • Jeanette has been a top 100 name across 176+ years of American history.
  • Jeanette is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Sibling Names for Jeanette

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Questions About Jeanette

What does Jeanette mean?

Jeanette is a girl name of English origin. God is gracious, a name of French elegance.

How popular is Jeanette?

Jeanette currently ranks #2585 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #82 in 1939. It has held steady.

Where does Jeanette come from?

Jeanette comes from English roots. Jeanette broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #82 in 1939.

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