Joette

Joette is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Jo or Josephine, with the feminine French suffix "-ette" added for a more delicate quality. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "Jehovah increases." Joette saw modest popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, fitting with the mid-century trend of creating feminine diminutives. While never reaching high rankings, it represented a way to create a formal name from the nickname Jo. Today, Joette carries a vintage, somewhat Southern American charm and remains uncommon, appealing to parents seeking names with retro flair. Its combination of familiar sounds and relative rarity makes it recognizable yet distinctive in contemporary naming landscapes.

Pronounced joh-ET.

As of October 2026, Joette ranked #9715 in US births in 1991 SSA, peaked at #824 in 1954.