Jeannette
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Jeannette
Jeannette is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive of Jeanne (the French form of Jane/Joan). Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, the root of John meaning 'God is gracious,' Jeannette carries this blessing within its charming diminutive form.
Popular throughout the 20th century, particularly during the 1930s-1950s in America, the name has a classic, vintage appeal. Jeannette or its other spelling Jeanette offers versatility with potential nicknames like Jean, Jeannie, or Nettie.
Jeannette is also given to boys.
Pronounced juh-NET.
As of October 2026, Jeannette ranked #4150 in US births in 1969 SSA, peaked at #2571 in 1940.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,592 | 31 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,027 | 37 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,468 | 32 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,524 | 31 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,595 | 30 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,685 | 28 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Jeannette on lists
Famous Jeannettes
- Jeannette WallsGirl
American memoirist
- Jeannette Pickering RankinGirl
U.S. Congresswoman from Montana
- Jeannette Ridlon PiccardGirl
American balloonist
- Jeannette ArmstrongGirl
Canadian novelist
Jeannette in pop culture
- JeannetteGirl
character in DC Comics